The Rastafari people are a group of (primarily) men that originated in Jamaica, especially in and around Kingston, who believe in being repatriated to a designated homeland in Africa. Through their reinterpretation of the bible, an ascetic-leaning lifestyle, and heavy influence of previous Revivalist religions and African Myal traditions, they have carved a religion that is worldly, conscientious, and , now, world renouned. Icons such as Bob Marley, spliffs, their red, gold, and green flag, and …showed first 75 words of 3082 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3082 total…and group perceptions, lovely, flowing language, revolutionary world view, and damn catchy music make for one of the most vibrant and culturally interesting creole religions. They are a noble people and thanks to their increasing internationalization will hopefully influence our cultures for decades to come. Bibliography: Barrett, Leonard. The Rastafarians. Boston: Beacon Press, 1977. Chevannes, Barry. Rastafari: Roots and Ideology. Syracuse: Syracuse University Press, 1994. Lewis, William F.. Soul Rebels: The Rastafari. Prospect Heights: Waveland Press, Inc., 1993.