How did the word Amen become a sacred utterance in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? Why does the word Amen appear as a proper noun in Revelations 3:14 and why does the sacred word appear in the Bible more than 60 times? Did you know that the Akan as well as other West African peoples are descendants of the Ancient Egyptians? Did you know that the African American spiritual "Amen" is a continuation of an ancient African hymn to the "God" Amen that can be found throughout Africa?

The Origin of the Word Amen: Ancient Knowledge the Bible Has Never Told

O. Kwame Osei

Amen-RA-Theological Seminary Press

<p>Most know Amen to mean “so be it,” “truly” or “let it be.” Although there is some validity to these meanings, they nevertheless explain only a small part of the origins of the word that is second nature to most religious adherents of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. While most believe that the word’s scriptural and historical beginning is Semitic and Judaic, Kwame Osei’s short but powerful study points to another direction. Osei proves through cultural and linguistic evidence that the word Amen, which is sacred to the religious traditions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, is also prevalent and indigenous to the Akan of Ghana, West Africa and therefore a part of Africa’s ancient religious heritage. Drs. Issa and Faraji provide historical context for Osei's thesis by demonstrating the links between the Akan of Ghana, ancient Egypt and Napatan-Meroitic Kush. The word Amen has become part of a global religious heritage that originated and continues to exist in Africa. This book through historical research and study can enable the human family to reconcile itself with Africa by acknowledging that the sacred word Amen is of Africa origin. It is essential to impress upon world where the word ‘Amen’ originated and that the Amen tradition is still being venerated in Africa today.</p>

Salim Faraji

Jahi Issa

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The Origin of the Word Amen: Ancient Knowledge the Bible Has Never Told

The Origin of the Word Amen: Ancient Knowledge the Bible Has Never Told

The Origin of the Word Amen: Ancient Knowledge the Bible Has Never Told