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The Kebra Nagast

The Lost Bible of Rastafarian Wisdom and Faith

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The Kebra Nagast

By: Ziggy Marley - introduction, Gerald Hausman - editor
Narrated by: Ron Butler
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A sacred text to Ethiopian Christians and Jamaican Rastafarians, The Kebra Nagast tells of the relationship between King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba and their son, Menyelik, who hid the Ark of the Covenant in Ethiopia. This edition of the Ethiopian text is edited by Gerald Hausman, with an introduction by Ziggy Marley.

©1997 Gerald Hausman (P)2021 Tantor Other Religions, Practices & Sacred Texts Religious Studies Spirituality Royalty Rastafarian Religion
Engaging Storytelling • Cultural Exploration • Spiritual Insights • Interlocking Narratives • Reflective Journey
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I enjoyed this very much! The storytelling was very good. So good that I could imagine what he was describing when talking about his interactions with people.

It’s simplistic yet deep wisdom

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Between the story of the Bible and the personal story of the author in Jamaica with Rastafarians this book was written and spoken well!

Great Balance of Storytelling

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A valuable journey of reflection through culture, spirituality, faith and the music of Bob Marley.

I and I

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Good listen, a lot about Bob Marley and his beliefs as a Rasta which have many roots in the “standard” Catholic or Protestant and King James (before 1630) Bible.

Great listen to anyone interested in religious studies or comparative religion exploration

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very informative. the added stories by the rasta brethren adds alot to the experience.

100% worth the listen

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great context and wisdom. I only wish it was longer.
there is a section of the bible according to bob marley. comparing lyrics to marley song quotes. best part. all of it was good.

great

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Loved it. alot of wisdom. Really like the breaks where they speak to rastafari and they interject the impact on the lives. and also love Ziggy's introduction. Also loved the section on the impact of the kebra nagast and bible in Bob Marley lyrics.

Must read for those intrigued by Rastafari faith

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The reader captured the essence of this awesome history. Great job to all involved. Adds much clarity to the stories told.

Great book

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Beautiful and an awakening of Rastafarian culture and ethics based on religious beliefs and traditions.

Kent’s

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First, loved the reader's voice. He captured the spirit of the book
Second, found the interlocking times in his-story, seemingly flowing from past, to present & to future.
Third, inspired me to delve more deeply into the Rastafa beliefs & stories

connecting the dots

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