From Babylon to Rastafari: Origin and History of the Rastafarian Movement [Paperback]

Douglas R. A. Mack (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0948390476 | ISBN-13: 978-0948390470 | Publication Date: May 1, 1999

A splendid piece of work written on a remarkable, dynamic and indigenous movement by one of its ardent followers. In this book, Mack unfolds the one true binding tenet of the Rastafari concept.

Product Details

• Paperback: 157 pages
• Publisher: Frontline Distribution International (May 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0948390476
• ISBN-13: 978-0948390470
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,113,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #22 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Other Practices > Rastafari
  • #97 in Books > History > Americas > Caribbean & West Indies > Jamaica

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars babylon and rastafari, August 2, 2000

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"dimestr" (chicago, il United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: From Babylon to Rastafari: Origin and History of the Rastafarian Movement (Paperback)

Very good source of information on the genesis of Rastafarianism and it's impact on Jamaica. However it is a little heavy on name dropping, and would have been better if it had more information on the philosophy rather than the biography. The descriptions of the early 'Rasta Camps' was great, but it left me wanting for a description of what was discussed at them. Still I would recommend this book to anyone deeply interested in the 'I'story.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Back to the Roots, May 24, 2000

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Lutanie Boris (France) - See all my reviews

This review is from: From Babylon to Rastafari: Origin and History of the Rastafarian Movement (Paperback)

This text reveals one of the most important aspect of the Rastafari culture : repatriation. The author was one of the jamaican "elders" who participate to the "Mission to Africa" in 1963 with Filmore Alvaranga and Mortimo Planno. The Rasta ideology is closely linked to the Back-To-Africa movement. This text explains the fondamental concept of this carribean way of life.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars scattered thoughts..., March 26, 2006

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D. Oxford (Bronx, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: From Babylon to Rastafari: Origin and History of the Rastafarian Movement (Paperback)

I think a better and more thorough discussion of the rastafarian movement is The Rastafarians by Sr., Leonard E. Barrett. Douglas's thoughts seem to jump around in the book with long lists of individuals whose signifigance and part in the rastafarian movement needs more clarity.