[Jamaica] Owens, Joseph.
Dread. The Rastafarians of Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica: Sangster. 1976. First (presumed). 8vo. Softcover, photographically illustrated front cover. [i - xix] 1 - 282 pp. With an introduction by Rex Nettleford. A worn copy, with a small bite to the spine, scattered wear and creases to spine and around the edges, ownership signature to inside front cover, scattered light foxing to early pages, overall solid and otherwise clean internally.Written from 1970 to 1972 while working and living with members of the Rastafari movement in Kingston, Jamaica, during which period he discussed theological and philosophical issues with them in order to write a book examining their beliefs in relation to Judaism, Christianity and the Bible. In the book he attempts to allow the Rasta to explain their doctrines in their own words, examining all key doctrines in different chapters. The book is a rich and unique source of material about Rastafarian beliefs in the developmental stage of the religion. (21574)
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