Faithist and Oahspe collection, 1882-1998 1882-1998

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Faithist and Oahspe collection, 1882-1998 1882-1998

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Collection of various Faithist religious publications, largely focused on the Oashpe bible and the Faithist religion.

36 linear feet

eng,

Archives and Special Collections Department. New Mexico State University.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6402850

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Archives and Special Collection

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The Faithist movement was founded by a New York dentist and doctor named John B. Newbrough, who claimed to have written a new Bible, called Oahspe, while under spirit control. Contained in this Bible was "The Book of Shalam, " which set forth a plan for gathering the outcast and orphaned children of the world and raising them, according to strict religious principles, to be the spiritual leaders of a new age. Newbrough and some twenty Faithists, as his followers were cal...

Newbrough, John Ballou, 1828-1891

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Medical doctor, dentist, spiritualist who claimed to have written "a new bible," Oahspe, with spiritual guidance. Newbrough founded the Shalam Colony in Doña Ana County, New Mexico. From the description of John Ballou Newbrough collection, 1882-[1885?]. (New Mexico State University). WorldCat record id: 45400595 ...