Publisher's Synopsis
John Alexander Dowie and the Christian Apostolic Church in Zion is a historical account of the life and work of John Alexander Dowie, a Scottish evangelist who founded the city of Zion, Illinois, in the late 19th century. The book, written by Rolvix Harlan and originally published in 1906, explores Dowie's religious beliefs and his efforts to establish a community based on his interpretation of Christian teachings. Harlan delves into Dowie's early life in Scotland and his eventual move to Australia, where he gained a following as a faith healer and preacher. The book also covers Dowie's eventual move to the United States and the establishment of Zion, which he envisioned as a utopian community where his followers could live according to his strict religious beliefs. Throughout the book, Harlan examines Dowie's controversial teachings, which included a rejection of modern medicine and a belief in racial segregation. The author also explores the internal conflicts within the Christian Apostolic Church in Zion, which eventually led to Dowie's downfall and the disintegration of his community. Overall, John Alexander Dowie and the Christian Apostolic Church in Zion provides a fascinating look at the life and beliefs of a charismatic religious leader and the community he founded. It offers insights into the complexities of religious movements and the challenges of creating a utopian society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.