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The Kebra Nagast: The Lost Bible of Rastafarian Wisdom and Faith from Ethiopia and Jamaica Hardcover – October 15, 1997

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  • Hardcover: 208 pages
  • Publisher: St. Martin's Press; 1st edition (October 15, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0312167938
  • ISBN-13: 978-0312167936
  • Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.8 x 8.5 inches
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1.0 out of 5 starsLet the reader beware
By Andre M. on September 12, 2001
Format: Hardcover
This version is not to be confused with the classic text of Ethiopian religion/mythology of the same name. This version contains excerpts from the classical ancient text and combines it with anecdotes and sayings of rasafarianism, which is itself a recent concept dating back to the days of Selassie's coronation in 1930 (another story altogther). Basically, this version tries to connect the classic text with modern rastafarianism. If you're interested in rastafarianism, you can go ahead with this. But if you're interested in an English translation of the actual Kebra Nagast (Glory of Kings), see the E.A. Wallace Budge translation or the Miguel Brooks translation.
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1.0 out of 5 starsCaution Encouraged
By Sis BonnyAsher on March 23, 2008
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Greetings.
I have an edition of the Kebra Negast (The Book of Kings). The edition I have is not referenced or added to. As far as I have researched my edition contains the original translated words and nothing else. In my spiritual walk I have experienced confusion as a result of other peoples' interpretations and opinions as far as the Bible and other related writings go. I believe it is important to search the truth for ones' self, allowing the Lord to guide you and Christ teachings to be your standard. In this way your own truth becomes aligned with the spritual truth of The Most High, The Lord God of Israel. This edition contains some reasonings from other sources. Whilst I believe that to reason with others is a good and pleasant thing, I encourage caution when others opinions is presented as a truth for many. I myself am of The Orthodox Ethiopian Faith, commonly referred to as 'Rastafarianism'. I encourage others in their search to read the original Kebra Negast first.
Give Thanks in the name of our Savior Jesus Christ. Sis BonnyAsher.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA very informative book with great stories and history
By A Customer on December 5, 1997
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I consider this one of the best books I have ever written. The Kebra Nagast tells us the biblical background of the Rastafari culture and faith. When I read this book , I was very moved by it and it taught me many things about the Rasta beliefs. It contains great tales of wisdom by Rastas and information of what the Rastas believe in. This book contains information passed down from many generations. I strongly recommend this book to any Rasta or person who is intersted in the Rastafari faith.
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3.0 out of 5 stars"Interesting"
By Corey Mayers on November 30, 2009
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After recieving the book i read it in about a week and a half and as i read it, it wasn't what i expected as i excepted a biblical version of the rastafarian doctrines and beliefs instead i got a book of a story about what is believed to be in the The Kebra Negast from the view point of a narrattor in Jamacia.This is not The Kebra Negast !!!!!
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4.0 out of 5 starsAbout The Educated Commentary on The Kebra Negast
By Lloyd Ravlin III on May 24, 2014
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What people should understand is that it's traditional for the Wise to comment on sacred texts. Since The Kebra Nagast is a sacred text, of course it will be commented on by the Wise. I think this edition should be called "Educated Commentary on The Kebra Negast".

Also, if you want to follow the teachings of the Savior, you might also read The Gospel of Thomas.
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3.0 out of 5 starsdecent translation, seems like the short version though....
By J. Long on August 6, 2014
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this was a good read but it seems like a lot of the actual Kebra Nagast has been left out or replaced with stories from Jamaica. It seems to me that the actual Kebra Nagast is longer so I guess I still need to find a better copy....
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5.0 out of 5 starsEnlightening and Sound Theory
By A Customer on August 21, 1998
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While reading this book I refered to the traditional bible. The storyline behind the Kebra Negast is SOUND. I even heard a conservative white minister and read the writings of another that say the location of the lost ark is probably Ethopia.
Solomon was taken back by The Queen of Sheba, he tricked her and took advantage of her. He even wrote a considerable piece of poetry about her. See Song of Solomon, especially 1:5, 6.
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4.0 out of 5 starsGood background on Rastafarianism
By K. Kirkland on April 7, 2008
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Good read. Explains the Rasta tradition, where it comes from, how it ties into Christianity and the Bible, and has developed since its establishment in the early 20th century. Also has Marley quotes and shows his strong inspiration in Christian text. If your interested in learning more about traditional Rastafarianism, this book is a good read.
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I have not finished reading this but its a very interesting read so far. I'm learning so much of the Rastafarians perspective on religion.

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