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From Babylon to Rastafari: Origin and History of the Rastafarian Movement (Paperback)

by Douglas R. A. Mack (Author)
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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.

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  • 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.com Sales Rank: #760,185 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars babylon and rastafari, August 2, 2000
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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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Back to the Roots, May 24, 2000
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.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative!, June 14, 2001
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I love this book. It's very insightful and gives a well-rounded historical view of Rastafari. I felt a sense of overstanding of what Rasta elders went through. Naturally, I highly recommend it as an excellent resource.
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I think a better and more thorough discussion of the rastafarian movement is The Rastafarians by Sr., Leonard E. Barrett. Read more
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