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Book SynopsisAnyone familiar with the Rastafari movement and its connection with the Bible is struck by the prevalence of messianic I-locution found in both. As the phenomenon is important in the canonical Testaments, more so within the New Testament, this study seeks to investigate its significance in certain epistolary pieces (Romans 7:14-25 ; 15:14-33), the bio-Narratives and the Apocalypse in their historical and cultural milieu. The next stage of the investigation then compares the findings of the aforementioned New Testament books with corresponding statements of the Rasta community, in order to determine their relevance for the ongoing Anglophone theological enterprise. In sum, this study seeks to bring into critical dialogue the permutative messianic ''I'' of the New Testament with the self-understanding of Rastafari.
Trade ReviewIn this book the author brings together for the first time in creative juxtaposition the Hellenistic Greek lexicon of the New Testament and that of Rastafari, the only bona fide world religious movement indigenous to Jamaica. What emerges is the possibility, long overlooked, of the influence of the former (the lexicon of the New Testament) on the latter (language of Rastafari). For this reason his study constitutes an important contribution to the larger and ongoing discussion about the vibrant relationship between the Bible and the various contexts in which it is received, appropriated and indigenized worldwide. -- Gosnell L. Yorke, PhD, dean, School of Graduate Studies, Northern Caribbean University, professor extraordinarius, University of South of Africa
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Acknowlegments Part 2 Part 1: Chronological Overview Chapter 3 Prologue Chapter 4 1. The Story of Rastafari Part 5 Part 2: Canonical Interview Chapter 6 2. Messianic 'I' in the Synoptic Tradition Chapter 7 3. Messianic 'I' in the Johannine Literature Chapter 8 4. Messianic 'I' in Romans Chapter 7 Chapter 9 5. Messianic 'I' in Romans Chapter 15 Part 10 Part 3: Conversational Review Chapter 11 6. Rastafari and the Pauline Corpus in Conversation: Domesticated 'I' Chapter 12 7. Rastafari and the NT Messianic Tradition in Conversation: Dominical 'I' Chapter 13 Epilogue Chapter 14 Appendix A. Messianic 'I' and Caribbean Theology Chapter 15 Appendix B. Synopsis of the Hebrew Bible Chapter 16 Appendix C. The Gagging of God: Christianity Confronts Pluralism Chapter 17 Appendix D. Christian Identity Chapter 18 Appendix E. Grace Hour - August 23-09 - Rev'd Garnett Roper Chapter 19 Works Cited
