
A striking work that reimagines biblical creation through an Afro‑centric lens, this text opens with a vivid account of God forming the world, humanity, and a mixed‑heritage Adam and Eve. It then moves into a prophetic narrative where the divine spirit inhabits a resurrected figure named Elijah, performing miracles and enduring persecution as a model for believers. The language blends familiar scriptural cadence with a bold vision of a new spiritual order.
Beyond the early chapters, the author declares a mission to unite the descendants of Ethiopia under a fresh gospel, urging the establishment of educational institutions and a communal church. The work calls its readers to embrace industry, liberty, and justice, presenting a divine mandate that ties personal devotion to collective empowerment. Listeners will encounter a fervent appeal for faith‑driven social transformation rooted in a uniquely African theological perspective.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (78K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, Dr. Charles Price, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library at Duke University and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2020-04-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1891–1931
A visionary from Anguilla, he wrote The Holy Piby and built a faith centered on Black dignity, Ethiopian redemption, and spiritual self-determination. His work never became a mass movement, but it went on to leave a lasting mark on the early world around Rastafari.
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