Thomas Foster (author)

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]

For the American author Thomas C. Foster, see How to Read Literature Like a Professor.
Thomas Foster
Photograph of Thomas N. Foster
BornThomas Norman Foster
(1909-02-26)February 26, 1909
Mornington, Victoria, Australia
DiedJanuary 13, 1995(1995-01-13) (aged 85)
Box Hill Hospital, Victoria, Australia
OccupationTheologian, minister, author, bank officer,
NationalityAustralian
Period1920–1980
SubjectTheology, History, British-Israel, Pyramidology,
SpouseJean Kennedy (m. 1939)

He authored books on British Israelism and the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.

Early life

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

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

References
  1. Chant, Barry. (1984). Heart of Fire. Unley Park, S.A. p. 186.: House of Tabor. ISBN 0-94933-005-1.CS1 maint: location (link)
  2. Hughes, Philip. (1996). The Pentecostals in Australia. Canberra, A.C.T.: Government Publishing Service. ISBN 0-64435-805-X.
  3. "History of British Israelism". History of British Israelism. Retrieved 30 July 2019.
  4. Harris, Leo C. (1942). Anglo-Saxon Israel and the New Covenant. The British-Israel-World Federation (Victoria) Inc.
  5. "PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY". Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933). 11 September 1928. p. 17. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
  6. Bailey, Robert (1993). The Life and Times of Thomas Foster. Melbourne, Victoria Australia. p. 7.


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