Episode 2072: REVELATIONS ON RAS TAFARI by Clinton Chisholm - a podcast by Ric Bratton

REVELATIONS ON RAS TAFARI by Clinton Chisholm

In this concise analysis of the Ras Tafari movement's most foundational beliefs, Clinton Chisholm provides shocking perspectives on the origins of the movement, the misconceptions concerning Emperor Haile Selassie's names and titles and alleged connections with King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.

He highlights the mistaken belief that modern Ethiopia is mentioned in the Bible and points out some weaknesses in the Kebra Nagast. Drawing on his training in the biblical languages, the former Baptist Pastor chides Rastas on their pronunciation of 'Jesus' and 'Jah'

Chisholm will no doubt 'lose friends and irritate people' for his radical views on black consciousness in the chapter dealing with whether Jesus Christ was Black and Dreadlocked. In the latter chapters of the book the self-styled Christian Apologist tackles those who see the Rastafari faith as superior to Christianity and he pits Emperor Haile Selassie's views on religion, Christianity and the Bible against the views of Rastas.

The book closes with appendices in which Chisholm tackles the views of Professor Rex Nettleford and the late Barbadian 'Dread' Dr. Ikael Tafari.

Clinton Chisholm had worked in the Resident Magistrates' Courts straight out of high school. He is an educator since 1979 (high school, university, and seminary) and a Baptist pastor for some 14 years in Jamaica and South Florida. He was also a national radio host in Jamaica, a newspaper columnist, and a musician. He has also published three books to date. He has been married for 44 years to Flora and is blessed with two adult children and a grandson.
https://www.amazon.com/Revelations-Ras-Tafari-Clinton-Chisholm/dp/1436362431
http://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/clinchisholm.mp3

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