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Key Concepts
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The Rastafarian tradition usually takes its authority from the
Bible, and therefore some of its key aspects are derived from the scriptures. In the Rastafarian context, however, many biblical terms and expressions take on much wider meanings, and may become reinterpreted in new and unusual ways.


-----Biblical concepts-----

Armageddon
("Armagideon")

Ark of the Covenant


"Babylon"

"Conquering Lion
of the Tribe of Judah"


Ethiopia (and Africa)


Ethiopian Orthodox
Christianity (E.O.C.)


"Holy Herb"


Iyesus Kristos
(Jesus Christ)


"Jah"

"Jordan River"

"King Alpha
and Queen Omega"

"King of Kings,
and Lord of Lords"

Nazirite Vow

Repatriation to
"Zion Kingdom"

"Twelve Tribes"

-----Extra-biblical concepts-----

"Bobo Dreads"


Dreadlocks


"Grounation"

His Imperial Majesty
Emperor Haile Selassie I


"I and I"

"Ital" vegan diet


Jamaica

"Livity"

Marcus Mosiah
Garvey

"Nyabinghi"

"One Love"

"Rastafari"


"Red, Gold and Green"


"Roots and Culture"




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