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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

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great

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.

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Great book

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

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This book is NOT the Kebra Nagast!

This book is NOT the Kebra Nagast! I have the hard copy of the real book. This audio book is more so partial translation of the real book with the author's viewpoint of Jamaican culture, folk lore, and customs, which he mixed in with the Rastafarian faith as if all are one in the same. Therefore if you want the book The Kebra Nagast, then I suggest that you bypass this book.

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100% worth the listen

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

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Must read for those intrigued by Rastafari faith

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.

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

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.