Books by Dr. Ben

Black Seminarians and Black Clergy Without a Black Theology

by Yosef Ben-Jochannan
List Price: $14.95 - Paperback - Black Classic Press; (May 1996)

Book Description

With colonization come the dismantling of traditional African belief systems. Influenced by the European propaganda mills, some Africans began to believe that they had produced nothing of worth. This is the origin of Black seminarians who could not find a Black Theology. In Black Seminarians, ben-Jochannan outlines sources of Black theology before Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It's important for us to know that the ideas, practices, and concepts that went into the making of Judaism, Christianity and Islam were already old in Africa before Europe was born. Black Seminarians marks an important first step in our journey to reclaim our spiritual heritage.

-- From the introduction.

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The Need for a Black Bible

by Yosef Ben-Jochannan

The third book in a 3-volume set, the need for a Black Bible is a companion volume to African origins of the Major Western Religions and The Myth of Genesis and Exodus and the Exclusion of their African Origins. These three volumes were originally published as the 3-volume set The Black Man’s Religion and are available separately for the first time. The Black Man’s Religion is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to gain a better understanding of belief systems in the Western World.

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The Myth of Exodus and Genesis and the Exclusion of Their African Origins

by Yosef Ben-Jochannan

The second book in a 3 volume set, the myth of genesis and exodus and the exclusion of their African origins is a companion volume to African Origins of the Major Western Religions and The Need for a Black Bible

Black Man of the Nile and His Family

by Yosef Ben-Jochannan

Black Man of the Nile and His Family, first published in 1972, is Dr. Ben's best known work. It captures much of the substance of his early research on ancient Africa. In a masterful and unique manner, Dr. Ben uses Black Man of the Nile to challenge and expose "Europeanized" African History. He points up the distortion after distortion made in the long record of African contributions to world civilization. Once exposed he attacks these distortions with a vengeance, providing a spellbinding corrective lesson in our story.

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African Origins of Major "Western Religions"

by Yosef Ben-Jochannan

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.

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Africa: Mother of Western Civilization

by Yosef Ben-Jochannan

Comprehensive historical research of Africa's contribution to Western World Civilization.

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A Chronology of the Bible: Challenge to the Standard Version

by Yosef Ben-Jochannan

A chronology of the Bible (first published in 1972) is perhaps his most popular work. Originally prepared at the request of a group of Harlem-based ministers, Chronology documents the African origins of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Dr. Ben traces significant influences, developments, and people that have shaped and provided the foundation for the holy books used in these religions.

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We the Black Jews

by Yosef ben-Jochannan

"This aspect of the history and heritage of the "Black Jews" is dedicated to all oppressed African people whose religion differs from those who control the power of life and death over most of us. Out of this it is hoped that a better understanding between African people will prevail in spite of our religious differences. Remember, religion is nothing more, or less, than a belief, and that any one of them is as Godly as another."

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New Dimensions in African History

by John Henrik Clarke (Editor), Yosef ben-Jochannan

The London lectures of Dr. John Henrik Clarke and Dr. Yosef ben-Jochannan were delivered for the Minority Ethnic Unit of the Greater London Council in 1986. Since then there has been a great demand for these lectures, which were recorded along with an extensive question and answer period.

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