John 14:2
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| Dr. Vernon Carrington "The Prophet Gad" |
The Order of the Twelve Tribes of Israel was founded in 1968 in Jamaica by Dr. Vernon Carrington. Its founder is known as 'The Prophet Gad' or 'Gadman', for he was the reincarnation of Gad, one of the original sons of Israel. His role was to reunite the Ten Lost Tribes.
The Twelve Tribes of Israel are based on the twelve astrological zodiacal signs.
Zodiac Symbol and Latin Name
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English Translation
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The Corresponding Tribe
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♈ Aries
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The Ram
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Reuben
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♉ Taurus
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The Bull
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Simeon
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♊ Gemini
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The Twins
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Levi
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♋ Cancer
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The Crab
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Judah
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♌ Leo
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The Lion
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Dan
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♍ Virgo
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The Maiden
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Naphtali
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♎ Libra
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The Scales
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Gad
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♏ Scorpio
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The Scorpion
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Asher
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♐ Sagittarius
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The (Centaur) Archer
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Issachar
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♑ Capricorn
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The Goat-Horned
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Zebulun
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♒ Aquarius
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The Water-Bearer
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Joseph
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♓ Pisces
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The Fishes
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Benjamin
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Carrington is central to the movement, although he has a number of 'shepherds' to work beneath him, enabling the development and overstanding of the group. The Twelve Tribes of Israel is considered the most liberal of the present orders in the Rastafari Movement. The members of the Twelve Tribes can practice their religion in the church or from their homes.
We believe ourselves to be descendants of the Twelve Sons of Israel.
The group's headquarters are on Hope Road in Kingston. But the order also exists outside Jamaica in places such as the United States of America, New Zealand, Europe and Africa.