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~ Yosef A. A. Ben-Jochannan (Author)
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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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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.

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  • Paperback: 363 pages
  • Publisher: Black Classic Press (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 (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #318,449 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Dr.Ben at his best, September 12, 2002
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars well documented and researched, May 25, 2003
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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.
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26 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Introductory to Kemet from African Eyes!!, April 27, 1999
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Dr. Ben has provided us with numerous publications which dispell the lies that pervade the telling of "His-Story". This work along with "The Black Man of the Nile and His Family", "We the Black Jews", and "Africa Mother of Civilation" are must reads for Africans trying to find there way in the world.
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African Origins of the Major Western Religions by Yosef Ben-Jochana

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5.0 out of 5 stars real research for real people
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