Rastafari is an Abrahamic religion that developed in Jamaica during the 1930s. It is classified as both a new religious movement and a social movement by scholars of religion.

Jan 17, 2026 · Rastafari, religious and political movement, begun in Jamaica in the 1930s and adopted by many groups around the globe, that combines Protestant Christianity, mysticism, and a pan …

Nov 27, 2017 · Most Rastafaris trace the beginning of their religion back to a prophecy made by Jamaican Black nationalist Marcus Garvey. Garvey famously told his followers that a Black king …

Jun 25, 2019 · Rastafari is an Abrahamic new religious movement that accepts Haile Selassie I, the Ethiopian emperor from 1930 to 1974 as God incarnate and the Messiah who will deliver believers to …

The Rastafari movement (or "Rasta" for short) is a Jamaican religion that accepts Haile Selassie I, the former emperor of Ethiopia, as " Jah " (the Rasta name for God incarnate - a shortened form of …

Jul 11, 2025 · Rastafari is a way of life—a philosophy, religion, and identity that speaks to liberation, African pride, spiritual consciousness, and a return to roots. The Rastafari movement originated in …

May 31, 2017 · Rising from the proliferation of Ethiopianism and Pan-Africanism, Rastafarianism took root in Jamaica following the coronation of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I in 1930.

Jul 5, 2023 · The Rastafari religion is a mixture of Protestant Christianity, mysticism, and a pan-African political consciousness and nationalism. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not contained exclusively to …

Oct 9, 2009 · Rastafari is a young, Africa-centred religion which developed in Jamaica in the 1930s, following the coronation of Haile Selassie I as King of Ethiopia in 1930.

Aug 11, 2006 · Rastafari belief is has been heavily influenced by African tradition and culture as well as the Bible. The Rastafarian movement began with the teachings of Marcus Garvey (1887-1940), a …