The Realm of Prester John
First Written 1972
Genre History
Origin US
Publisher Ohio University Press
My Copy clothbound hardback with dustjacket
First Read October 25, 2008
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The Realm of Prester John

Quotes

[quoting Susenyos, King of Ethiopia, ca. 1620,]

I have not changed my religion, I have only improved it. I do not hold my faith because it is that of the Portuguese, nor because it is the faith of Rome, but because it is the true faith. And do not deceive yourselves--for this faith I am prepared to die if necessary, but all those who contradict it will die first.

Quoted on September 30, 2011

[quoting Giulano Dati, Treatise on the Supreme Prester John, Pope and Emperor of India and of Ethiopia]

Although a few profess erroneous creeds,
Nevertheless from Christ their faith proceeds.

Quoted on October 20, 2011

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