This work investigates the historical and legendary origins of the Queen of Sheba as presented in ancient Ethiopian, Hebrew, and Arabic traditions. E.A. Wallis Budge, a renowned Egyptologist and Orientalist, utilizes his extensive knowledge of ancient manuscripts and linguistic analysis to trace the development of the Queen of Sheba myth. He examines the Kebra Nagast and other foundational texts to distinguish between historical reality and the symbolic narratives that have persisted for centuries. The book provides a scholarly framework for understanding how these cultural legends shaped the identity of the Ethiopian monarchy and religious history.

Experts recognize this text as a classic, albeit dated, contribution to the study of Ethiopian hagiography and folklore. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the author's reliance on early 20th-century philological methods.