Kebra Negast

What did Jamaican reggae singer Bob Marley and Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia have in common? A love for the Kebra Negast, holy book of Ethiopian Christians and Jamaican Rastafarians. Contemporary scholars date the Kebra Negast to the 14th century, but it retells the stories of much earlier Biblical times, one very important story in particular. According to the Kebra Negast, the Israelites' Ark of the Covenant was spirited away to the ancient kingdom of Ethiopia by wise King Solomon's own son, offspring of the union between Solomon and the exotic Queen Makeda of Ethiopia (a.k.a. the Queen of Sheba). Gerald Hausman, a consummate storyteller of native traditions, presents the core narrative of the Kebra Negast, from Adam to the rise of Solomonid dynasty. On top of this, he injects his own encounters with Rastafarians during his travels in Jamaica--dreadlocked Rastas as modern-day Samsons, their unwavering faith in Jah, and a rare outsider's glimpse at the Nyabinghi ceremony. The combination of ancient tale and modern belief gives Hausman's Kebra Negast the rich flavour of enduring truth. --Brian Bruya

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a good book of wisdom and knowledge - Rated
Being born and grown in england a lot of people say "why do you dreadlock your hair"? "you were not born of the way of life that many black/jamaican people were born into". But i do not belive that, Rasta come from the heart it is something that was born inside of you, and that is why you find dreadlocks people of all colour and creed, this is a fantastic read on the way of life of jamaican people phlosophy and a realistic veiw of how things were before the 1st and 2nd testement were written. *Guidence & Protection*

Seekers Of Truth - Rated
IRIE! This reading of the Kebra Nagast has shown me......A piece of "The Truth". I am greatful for the overstanding. You may be too.....

A very informative book with great stories and history - Rated
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.