From the author: "The story of John Alexander Dowie is a fascinating one, and suspense and interest builds up as one proceeds with the narrative. However the purpose for which this book was written was of far more importance than merely to entertain. The life of Dr. Dowie is, in the writer’s opinion, as well as that of many others, the greatest object lesson in the history of the church...."
The life and ministry of John Alexander Dowie is largely forgotten in our day, but his international impact was impressive for his time. Preaching a brazen message of total repentance, Dr. Dowie was the subject of riots in multiple nations. A noted international figure, when it was heard Dr. Dowie was in Washington, President Theodore Roosevelt left a cabinet meeting to personally greet him. But he was perhpas most widely known for reintroducing the Christian teaching of divine healing to the church, and the undeniable miracles that accompanied his ministry amazed the world.
Gordon Lindsay presents a very balanced and engaging view of John Alexander Dowie's life. From a rocky start, we see him rise to the pinnacle of success. But Lindsay does not shelter us from the strange series of delusions and tragedies surrounding Dowie's demise and untimely death...
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