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Rastafarianism
A short guide to the history, beliefs, and other important facts about Rastafarianism.

Rastafari
Includes a short history, a discussion about the use of marijuana in rasta, and the Reggae music connection.

Earth Culture Roots
Vegan Ital recipes, Rastafarian FAQ, biographies of Marcus Garvey and Haile Selassie, a Patois dictionary, religious texts, and more.

Rasta and Reggae Music
Explores the Rastafarian origin of Reggae.

Words of Wisdom
E-books and essays on Rastafarian belief and practice.

Books on Rastafarianism
Rastafarian Holy Books, pictures of Rastafarian communities, and other books on the topic of Rastafarian Spirituality.

Rastafari
Information about beliefs and practices, the sacraments, Holy Piby, biographies of Haile Selassie and marcus Garvey.

Rasta List
Searchable archives from the University of Vermont Rasta discussion list.

Nyabinghi Elders Explain Principles of Their Faith.
Rastafarian theology and the Global theocracy.

Jamaicans of Ethiopian Origin and the Rastafarian Faith
An introduction to Rastafarian beliefs, for non Rastafarian Ethipians.

The World Wide Web on Rastafarianism
A directory of Rastafarian websites, with reviews of content and navigation.

Dictionary of Rastafarian phrases
No nonsense, plain text 'dictionary' of popular Jamaican Patois.

Rasta history
A brief illustrated history.

The poetry of Marcus Garvey
An extensive collection of poetry by Marcus Garvey.

Dread History
From a Smithsonian website specializing in Human migration.

Rasta Ites
Site with pages dedicated to Heile Selassie, Ethiopia, and a global calendar of events.

Rasta is reality
Offers five 'proofs' of the authenticity of the Rastafarian religion- including the shroud of Turin, ancient hominids, and the Zend Avesta. A grain of salt is recommended.

Rastafari: more than dreadlocks and reggae
Small site with a short summary, a few pictures, and a speech by Haile Selassie.

A Brief History of the Kebra Nagast
The Kebra Nagast , or Book of the Glory of Kings of Ethiopia, is believed to be an ancient book outlining the succession of Ethiopian kings from Solomon forward. The book is used as a proof text that Ras Tafari Makkonen, Emperor Heile Selassie I, was the second coming of Christ.