Clinton Chisholm

A Concise Analysis of the Most Fundamental Beliefs of The Rastafari MovementWas His Imperial Majesty Haile Selassie I, the black man's god?Did Solomon have sexual relations with the Queen of Sheba?Is there an unbroken blood-related line of Ethiopian Emperors going back to King Solomon?In this book, Rastafari Beliefs, these and other claims of the Rastafari Movement are addressed by the Caribbean's leading Christian Apologist and an eminent scholar on Rastafari, the Rev. Dr. Clinton Chisholm. He was the consulting editor for the book, Chanting Down Babylon: The Rastafari Reader, which is the most authoritative as well as extensively researched book on the Rastafari Movement. Rastafari Beliefs is a revised edition of his previous work, Revelations on Ras Tafari. It refutes popularly accepted, false beliefs of the Rastafari movement including: Misconceptions concerning Emperor Haile Selassie's ethnicity, names, and titles.Alleged connections with King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba and an unbroken blood-related line of Ethiopian Emperors going back to King Solomon.Solomon and David were Black men, Modern Ethiopia is mentioned in the Bible.The radical differences between His Majesty and Rastas on Christianity and the BibleThe book also addresses false beliefs about Christianity including: Whether African Religion is the true doctrinal source of the Judaeo-Christian FaithThe alleged discovery of the bones of Jesus in the "Jesus Ossuary."You will love this book because it is an expert analysis of Rasta's core beliefs. This book is a must-have for scholars, Christians who desire to "make disciples of all people," and anyone interested in Rastafari and the pursuit of truth. Get it now About the AuthorRetired Jamaica Baptist Union ordained Pastor, Rev. Clinton Chisholm served Baptist pastorates in Jamaica for 14 years and four (4) years in South Florida. Most of his working life has been in education as tutor and lecturer in Music, Greek, Hebrew, Philosophy, Business Ethics, Apologetics and Hermeneutics. He has taught in several universities including Sheffield University, University of the West Indies, University of Technology, and served as Academic Dean of the Caribbean Graduate School of Theology.

Promoting Critical Thinking Everywhere"In the Caribbean, no commentator or journalist arrives at the level of sophistication represented by Clinton Chisholm. His evaluations of things theological, political and cultural, stand leagues above average fare. Those outside the Caribbean would learn much reading him. His new book is simply "must" reading for anyone who wishes to think seriously about contemporary issues in light of classical values."John Warwick MontgomeryPh.D., D.Th ol., LL.D. Professor Emeritus of Law and Humanities, University of Bedfordshire, EnglandGain experience in critical thinking from the Caribbean's finest apologist, Rev. Dr. Clinton A. Chisholm, who is at his provocative best in A Controversial Clergyman. The book consists of 33 of his best unorthodox, unconventional and daring newspaper articles with questions for discussion. You may not always agree with him but you will have a hard time faulting his logic on any subject he touches.This book explores topics such as: Defending and Dismantling the Buggery LawSexual Scandal in the ChurchHow Religion Poisons EverythingAbortion, Pro-Choicers and the "Not a person" ArgumentGet a copy of A Controversial Clergyman. Treat your mind and spirit to a bold feast of good food for thought. See the fruit of a God-surrendered, well-trained mind challenging notions in the market-place of ideas.About the AuthorRecently retired as a Jamaica Baptist Union ordained Pastor, Rev. Clinton Chisholm served Baptist pastorates in Jamaica for 14 years and four (4) years in South Florida. Most of his working life has been in education as tutor and lecturer in Music, Greek, Hebrew, Philosophy, Business Ethics, Apologetics and Hermeneutics. He has taught in several universities including Sheffield University, University of the West Indies and University of Technology, and recently served as Academic Dean of the Caribbean Graduate School of Theology.