Author: DIVINE, FATHER (REVEREND MAJOR JEALOUS DIVINE)
Title: The New Day (Peace) Thursday, May 25th 1939 (Vol. III, No. 21)
Description: Sayville, Long Island: Father Divine / the New Day, 1939. Magazine. B&W Illustrations; This an oversized magazine with thin illustrated paper covers and a stapled spine. The magazine is in Good only condition. The covers of the magazine have split in a number of places on the spine, but the covers are still attached. The covers have several a couple of chips missing, and a couple of tears to the edges. The text pages are complete , however the pages are heavily toned, and a bit fragile. There are several tears to the edges of the several pages. "Father Divine (c. 1876 – September 10, 1965) , also known as Reverend M. J. Divine, was an African-American spiritual leader from about 1907, until his death. His full self-given name was Reverend Major Jealous Divine, and he was also known as "the Messenger" early in his life. He founded the International Peace Mission movement, formulated its doctrine, and oversaw its growth from a small and predominantly black congregation into a multiracial and international church. Due to his ideology, many consider him to be a cult leader. Father Divine claimed to be God. He made numerous contributions toward his followers' economic independence and racial equality. He was a contemporary of other religious leaders such as Daddy Grace, Charles Harrison Mason, Noble Drew Ali, James F. Jones (also known as Prophet Jones) , Wallace Fard Muhammad, Elijah Muhammad and Jim Jones. " (from Wikipedia). Good .
Keywords: Religion Father Divine Reverend Major Jealous Divine Cults African American Race Equality
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Title: The New Day (Peace) Thursday, May 25th 1939 (Vol. III, No. 21)
Description: Sayville, Long Island: Father Divine / the New Day, 1939. Magazine. B&W Illustrations; This an oversized magazine with thin illustrated paper covers and a stapled spine. The magazine is in Good only condition. The covers of the magazine have split in a number of places on the spine, but the covers are still attached. The covers have several a couple of chips missing, and a couple of tears to the edges. The text pages are complete , however the pages are heavily toned, and a bit fragile. There are several tears to the edges of the several pages. "Father Divine (c. 1876 – September 10, 1965) , also known as Reverend M. J. Divine, was an African-American spiritual leader from about 1907, until his death. His full self-given name was Reverend Major Jealous Divine, and he was also known as "the Messenger" early in his life. He founded the International Peace Mission movement, formulated its doctrine, and oversaw its growth from a small and predominantly black congregation into a multiracial and international church. Due to his ideology, many consider him to be a cult leader. Father Divine claimed to be God. He made numerous contributions toward his followers' economic independence and racial equality. He was a contemporary of other religious leaders such as Daddy Grace, Charles Harrison Mason, Noble Drew Ali, James F. Jones (also known as Prophet Jones) , Wallace Fard Muhammad, Elijah Muhammad and Jim Jones. " (from Wikipedia). Good .
Keywords: Religion Father Divine Reverend Major Jealous Divine Cults African American Race Equality
Price: US$ 100.00 Seller: S. Howlett-West Books
- Book number: 42964
- Book number: 42964
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