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. There is no central authority in control of the movement and much diversity exists among practitioners, who are known as Rastafari, Rastafarians, or Rastas.

Mar 28, 2025 · Rastafari is a religious and political movement begun in Jamaica in the 1930s and adopted by many groups around the globe. Rastafari combines Protestant Christianity, mysticism, and a pan-African political consciousness.

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 would soon arise in Africa. Rastafaris believe Garvey was referring to the 1930 coronation of Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia.

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 Promised Land, identified by Rastas as Ethiopia. It has its roots in Black-empowerment and back-to-Africa movements.

Mar 9, 2025 · Rastafari is an Abrahamic religion and social movement that emerged in Jamaica in the 1930s, blending Christian and Afrocentric beliefs while revering Haile Selassie as a central figure. Many Rastafarians adopt the Ethiopian Royal Standard, a flag from Haile Selassie’s era.

Jul 5, 2023 · Rastafari: A unique blend of Christianity and Pan-Africanism, honoring Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie I as the symbol of divine leadership.

May 31, 2017 · Although the deaths of Selassie in 1975 and Marley in 1981 took away its most influential figures, Rastafarianism endures through followings in the United States, England, Africa and the...

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 Jehovah).

Sep 15, 2023 · Rastafarian ideas have gained attention through Jamaican music, especially Bob Marley. Yet there is much more to Rastas’ faith than music and marijuana. Rastafari ranks among the newest of the global religions.

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 black Jamaican who led a "Back to Africa" movement.