... Erskine died March 1 , 1768 , at Cardross , the estate of his grandfather . Moderator , " deposed from the office of ... Ralph Erskine , minister Scotland . " His mother was Margaret , of Donfermline , brother to Ebenezer , and ...

While the existing studies of the Rastafarian movement have primarily focused on its cultural expression through reggae music, art, and iconography, Monique A. Bedasse argues that repatriation to Africa represents the most important vehicle ...

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