The Holy Piby

The Holy Piby, written by Robert Athlyi Rogers and first published in 1924, is a religious text that serves as a foundational document for the Rastafari movement. It presents Africans as God's chosen people and emphasizes themes of self-reliance and self-determination. Initially created for an Afrocentric religion in the West Indies, it identifies figures like Marcus Garvey as divine apostles, influencing Rastafarian theology and vision significantly. Often referred to as the 'Black Man Bible,' it has played a crucial role in shaping the spiritual identity of Black communities in the Caribbean and beyond.