Thomas Foster (author)
Thomas Foster | |
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 Photograph of Thomas N. Foster | |
| Born | Thomas Norman Foster February 26, 1909 Mornington, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | January 13, 1995 (aged 85) Box Hill Hospital, Victoria, Australia |
| Occupation | Theologian, minister, author, bank officer, |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Period | 1920–1980 |
| Subject | Theology, History, British-Israel, Pyramidology, |
| Spouse | Jean Kennedy (m. 1939) |
Thomas Norman Foster was an Australian Pentecostal minister. He was one of the co-founders of the Christian Revival Crusade,[1][2] and is also associated with British Israelism.[3] He was invited by the London B.B.C. to do the Radio News Reel Broadcast to Australia of the Coronation procession of Queen Elizabeth II, in 1953. Former Commissioner of the British-Israel-World Federation, Victoria., and Y.M.C.A. Representative, A.I.F., Australia.[4]
He authored books on British Israelism and the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.
Early life[edit]
Foster was born child of nine in Mornington Victoria. Before starting his religious studies, Foster worked at the National Bank of Australia, Casterton. Foster then studied Christian ministry under the teachings of Rev E.E. Baldwin[5] at the Presbyterian Training College, Carlton.[6]
Publications[edit]
Foster wrote several books on the topic of Baptism in the Holy Spirit, British Israelism and pyramidology.
- The Antichrist: Who is he? (1975)
- Miracles of Inner Healing (1975)
- Amazing Book of Revelation Explained! (1977)
- Great Pyramid Power (1979)
- When Russia Attacks America (1980)
- The Baptism in the Holy Spirit (1985)
- Britain's Royal Throne (1986)
- Soviet Power or God's Kingdom (1988)
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Chant, Barry. (1984). Heart of Fire. Unley Park, S.A. p. 186.: House of Tabor. ISBN 0-94933-005-1.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ^ Hughes, Philip. (1996). The Pentecostals in Australia. Canberra, A.C.T.: Government Publishing Service. ISBN 0-64435-805-X.
- ^ "History of British Israelism". History of British Israelism. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
- ^ Harris, Leo C. (1942). Anglo-Saxon Israel and the New Covenant. The British-Israel-World Federation (Victoria) Inc.
- ^ "PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY". Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933). 11 September 1928. p. 17. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ Bailey, Robert (1993). The Life and Times of Thomas Foster. Melbourne, Victoria Australia. p. 7.
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