Budge, Tr E. a. Wallis
The Kebra Nagast
- ISBN 13:
- 9781463524135
- author:
- Budge, Tr E. a. Wallis
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 200
- Dimensions:
- 216mm X 13mm
- Genre:
- 27.99 x 21.59 x 1.07 centimetres, History, Religion, Ethnic & Tribal,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Kebra Nagast: A Holy Book of Ethiopian Christians and Rastafarians The Kebra Nagast, or the Book of the Glory of Kings, is an ancient text that tells the story of the origins of the Solomonic line of the Emperors of Ethiopia. Dating back to the 14th century, the book retells stories of much earlier Biblical times, including the union between King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. According to the text, the Ark of the Covenant was spirited away to Ethiopia by Solomon's son, Menelik I. This book presents the core narrative of the Kebra Nagast, from Adam to the rise of the Ethiopian Solomonid dynasty, as well as the author's own encounters with Rastafarians during his travels in Jamaica. The text is considered by many Ethiopian Christians and Rastafarians to be an inspired and reliable account, containing an account of the conversion of the Ethiopians from the worship of the sun, moon, and stars to that of the "Lord God of Israel". With its rich history and cultural significance, the Kebra Nagast is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Ethiopian history, Rastafarianism, or the intersection of ancient traditions and modern faith.
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