| Dread Jesus Contributor(s): Spencer, William David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1610972562 ISBN-13: 9781610972567 Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers OUR PRICE: $27.90 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Ethnic & Tribal - Religion | Christianity - Denominations - Religion | Theology |
| Dewey: 299.676 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9.4" (0.85 lbs) 238 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Dread Jesus explores the black, dreadlocked Jesus in the teachings of Rastafari. Is Rastafari simply a bizarre Christian cult, destined to fade if the Emporer Haile Selassie never reappears? Or could it become a vibrant Two-Thirds World reform movement, recalling Christianity to its original non-oppressing gospel for all people? Rigorously researched, William David Spencer 's unique and compelling study - which includes exclusive inteviews with major Rastafarian thinkers and close analysis of the lyrics of many reggae songs - will prove genuinely accessible to anyone who wishes to learn more about Rastafari and its significance for global Christianity. |