Samuel Morris

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Samuel Morris was a traveling preacher who claimed to be 'the Eternal Father.' He influenced Father Divine, who became his first follower and adopted the pseudonym 'The Messenger.' Morris later called himself 'Father Jehovia.'

When

First attested
1907 CE
Attested period
1907 – 2020
Historical notes
Samuel Morris claimed divinity and influenced Father Divine.

Relationships

allied with
Father Divine

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“Morris, originally from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, had a soft-spoken and uncontroversial sermon until the end, when he raised his arms and shouted 'I am the Eternal Father!'”

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