The Second Resurrection (ዳግም ትንሣኤ): Fear, Revelation, and Mission: The Beginning of Christian Faith in Ethiopian Orthodox Theology

Within the tradition of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, the Sunday following Easter is known as Dagam Tinsae (the Second Resurrection). While commonly understood as a continuation of the Paschal celebration, this paper argues that the event represents a decisive transformation in the experience of the disciples: from fear to faith, from uncertainty to recognition, and from witnessing to mission. The study proposes that the Second Resurrection marks the moment when the Resurrection of Jesus Christ becomes internally realized and begins to take historical form within the community of the disciples. It explores how revelation is received, how belief emerges in the presence of doubt, and how mission arises as a response to encounter. By situating this event within a broader philosophical framework, the paper contributes to discussions in philosophy of religion concerning revelation, the formation of belief, and the transition from experience to historical expression. It also brings forward the Ethiopian Orthodox tradition as a significant yet underrepresented voice in global philosophical discourse.