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John Alexander Dowie (25 May 1847 – 9 March 1907) was a Scottish-Australian minister known as an evangelist and faith healer. He began his career as a minister of religion in South Australia.
John Alexander Dowie (born May 25, 1847, Edinburgh—died March 9, 1907, City of Zion, Ill., U.S.) was a U.S. evangelist and faith healer who founded the Christian Catholic Church and the City of Zion. Dowie moved with his family to Australia as a boy but returned to Edinburgh to study theology.
Apr 18, 2017 · John Alexander Dowie was not America’s first faith healer—but he was the first to get rich doing it. Dowie, a Congregational minister originally from Scotland, discovered his unusual gift in ...
Feb 27, 2015 · John Alexander Dowie (25 May 1847 – 9 March 1907) and others spread the doctrine of divine healing throughout the late 19th century and the beginning of the early 20th century. Although he was often known for his flamboyant style and bold presence, his message of divine healing was rooted in such a theological system.
Oct 13, 2023 · John Alexander Dowie was one of the most colorful and effective Christian men of God in the 19th century. His vision and gifted organizational skills allowed him to not only dream big but to put numerous plans into action.
God spoke to Dowie, and showed him that sickness was of the devil and to be resisted. He began to pray for his parishioner, and from that day forward none died. This revelation so impacted Dowie that he left the pastorate, and became a full-time healing evangelist.
Feb 6, 2021 · Dowie was responsible for the healing of Lake’s sister which started his incredible walk in the Spirit and in the power of God. According to my read of the Bible, we are all able to fall, especially those that are mature and are responsible for the knowledge they have (Hebrews 6:1-8).
