Belief in Haile Selassie I as a Christian-like Messiah (nov 2, 1930 – nov 2, 1930)
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On November 2, 1930, Haile Selassie I became Emperor of Ethiopia, and Rastafarians saw him as a living God.Explanation: Rastafarians believed he was like a messiah from the Bible. This mixed Christian ideas about a savior with African pride and gave hope to Black people in Jamaica.
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nov 2, 1930
nov 2, 1930
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