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The Kebra Negast: The Lost Bible of Rastafarian Wisdom and Faith from Ethiopia and Jamaica | 
| Creators: Gerald Hausman, Ziggy Marley
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 93075
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1st
Pages: 208
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8
ISBN: 0312167938
Dewey Decimal Number: 299.676
EAN: 9780312167936
ASIN: 0312167938
Publication Date: October 15, 1997
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Amazon.com Review
What did Jamaican reggae singer Bob Marley and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia have in common? A love for the Kebra Negast, holy book of Ethiopian Christians and Jamaican Rastafarians. Contemporary scholars date the Kebra Negast to the 14th century, but it retells the stories of much earlier Biblical times, one very important story in particular. According to the Kebra Negast, the Israelites' Ark of the Covenant was spirited away to the ancient kingdom of Ethiopia by wise King Solomon's own son, offspring of the union between Solomon and the exotic Queen Makeda of Ethiopia (a.k.a. the Queen of Sheba). Gerald Hausman, a consummate storyteller of native traditions, presents the core narrative of the Kebra Negast, from Adam to the rise of the Ethiopian Solomonid dynasty. On top of this, he injects his own encounters with Rastafarians during his travels in Jamaica--dreadlocked Rastas as modern-day Samsons, their unwavering faith in Jah, and a rare outsider's glimpse at the Nyabinghi ceremony. The combination of ancient tale and modern belief give Hausman's Kebra Negast the rich flavor of enduring truth. --Brian Bruya
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The Lost Bible of Rastafarian Wisdom and Faith from Ethiopia and Jamaica.
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 Very Nice June 23, 2009
bucks_empress1188 (Georgia, US)
Haven't got around to reading it yet because I have a newborn. I can't wait to read it because I know it will be a good one. Jah Rastafari!
A Revelation April 12, 2009
P. Jean-Louis (Newark, NJ)
The Kebra is such a relevant text to the extent that I am surprised it was not incorporated within any reading list that I've been exposed to within my many, many years of schooling. It surfaces a very pertinent story of Solomon and Sheba and the people's of Ethiopia that it behooves any pupil of Religion, Sociology, Philosophy and Black History to familiarize themselves with it. This is a text I've found myself carrying around with me every day, re-reading and re-analyzing as I commute to my place of business. It is a well written selection interweaving the writer's current experience in Jamaica with the Rasta's verbal account of the Kebra, to the Biblical style telling of Solomon and Sheba's tale. It is a necessary book to all lucky enough to become aware of its existence.
Good background on Rastafarianism April 7, 2008
K. Kirkland (World)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Good read. Explains the Rasta tradition, where it comes from, how it ties into Christianity and the Bible, and has developed since its establishment in the early 20th century. Also has Marley quotes and shows his strong inspiration in Christian text. If your interested in learning more about traditional Rastafarianism, this book is a good read.
 Caution Encouraged March 24, 2008
Sis BonnyAsher (NZ)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Greetings.
I have an edition of the Kebra Negast (The Book of Kings). The edition I have is not referenced or added to. As far as I have researched my edition contains the original translated words and nothing else. In my spiritual walk I have experienced confusion as a result of other peoples' interpretations and opinions as far as the Bible and other related writings go. I believe it is important to search the truth for ones' self, allowing the Lord to guide you and Christ teachings to be your standard. In this way your own truth becomes aligned with the spritual truth of The Most High, The Lord God of Israel. This edition contains some reasonings from other sources. Whilst I believe that to reason with others is a good and pleasant thing, I encourage caution when others opinions is presented as a truth for many. I myself am of The Orthodox Ethiopian Faith, commonly referred to as 'Rastafarianism'. I encourage others in their search to read the original Kebra Negast first.
Give Thanks in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ. Sis BonnyAsher.
VERY INSPIRATIONAL! July 11, 2006
Ashia Garel (Chicago, IL)
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is an excellent read. I did not want to put down. It explained alot of what I felt was a bit unexplained in the bible. I have not finished the book yet but i Highly recommend it.
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