African Origins of Major "Western Religions" [Paperback]

Yosef A. A. Ben-Jochannan (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0933121296 | ISBN-13: 978-0933121294 | Publication Date: December 1991

African Origins of the Major "Western Religions" first published in 1970, continues to be one of Dr. Ben's most thought-provoking works. This critical examination of the history, beliefs and myths, remains instructive and fresh. By highlighting the African influences and roots of these religions, Dr. Ben reveals an untold history that many would prefer to froget.

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About the Author

Yosef ben-Jochannan is presently Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Languages, Al Azhar University (Arab Republic fo Egypt). He is a master teacher with a forceful command of ancient and comtemporary history.

Product Details

• Paperback: 363 pages
• Publisher: Black Classic Pr (December 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0933121296
• ISBN-13: 978-0933121294
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,620 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dr.Ben at his best, September 12, 2002

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"know_thyself_first" (Detroit) - See all my reviews

This review is from: African Origins of Major "Western Religions" (Paperback)

I must say if you read one Dr.Ben book you read them all. However the African Origins of Major Western Religion is on of Dr.Ben's greatest works. Dr.Ben explains the ideologies of Christianity,Islam, and Judism confronting the fact that all of these religions are based on African Spiritual concepts. He shows in an easy to understand manner the stolen concepts that europeans have used for their imperilistic benefit. This book will make you question why it is you believe what you believe as well as where do you stand as a human being in the universe. I highly recommend this book to all students of African history, and Religious concepts.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars well documented and researched, May 25, 2003

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This review is from: African Origins of Major "Western Religions" (Paperback)

Another classical researched body of work by DR. Yosef ben Yochannan. he deals with the early african origins of judaism (hebrew faith) Christianity and islam. He shows how the ten commandments were extracted from the 147 confessions so called "negative confessions" as well as african folklore nad mythology that went into the making of these so called "western religion" he deals with early african character who played critical roles in the early development of "judaism", christianity and islam. such characters as st. Cyprian, Tertullian, St. Augustine. Bilal ibn rabah, Al-jahiz and Ibrahim al Mahdi. this work is in depth and well researched. it should be read by all, but of course only by some.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars real research for real people, September 11, 2005

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Diana Wilson (sparta, ga) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: African Origins of Major "Western Religions" (Paperback)

Possibly one of the best books written of its kind. The author links various Afrikan pagan spiritual faiths and gods to each other (JuJu, Voodoo, Odemare, Sun Worship, Afrikan holy trinity) to all the major western religions, as well as to music such as jazz and gospel. It is comprehensive in scope and very historical in perspective, examining each major religions relationships by chapter. One thing for sure, is that there is not one single religion on earth conceived, invented, maintained, helped along without Afrikans as major players, real and mythological to help spread the gospel and make modern religion what it is today. The author gives excellent bibliographical references for those who are critics to see for themselves.