Rastafarian Rules of Life and Lifestyle
Chapter 1: Introduction to Rastafari
Origins and History:
The Rastafari movement emerged in Jamaica during the 1930s, blending influences from Ethiopianism and Pan-Africanism. This was a time of great social and political change in Jamaica, as the nation grappled with the impact of colonialism and the quest for independence. Rastafari takes its name from Ras Tafari Makonnen, who later became Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia. The movement is deeply inspired by Marcus Garvey's teachings of black pride and the call for …