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AFRICAN ORIGINS OF THE MAJOR "WESTERN RELIGIONS": The Black Man's Religion, Volume I, by Yosef A. A. ben-Jochannan
AFRICAN ORIGINS OF THE MAJOR "WESTERN RELIGIONS": The Black Man's Religion, Volume I, by Yosef A. A. ben-Jochannan
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African Origins of the Major "Western Religions" first published in 1970, continues to be one of Dr. Ben's most thought-provoking works. This critical examination of the history, beliefs and myths, remains instructive and fresh. By highlighting the African influences and roots of these religions, Dr. Ben reveals an untold history that many would prefer to forget.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yosef ben-Jochannan (1918-2015) was a master teacher with a forceful command of ancient and contemporary history. He used wit, humor, and common sense to accent history and expose historical distortions. Dr. Ben taught on the faculty of colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. He was a Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Languages, Al Azhar University (Arab Republic of Egypt), and for many years served as Adjunct Professor of History and Egyptology at Cornell University's Africana Studies and Research Center.
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History, Religion/Theology