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.

Nov 10, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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. …

This page provides an overview of the Rastafari movement including statistics, practices and history. Rastafari is a young, Africa-centred religion which developed in Jamaica in the 1930s,...

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 c...

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.

Rastafari gave them its philosophy of an integrated black self and a vision of an end to the historic injustice done to the children of Africa. The movement received in return their creative energy and …

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 …