The Defender Magazine (Volume X, Number X.; February, 1936.)(Rare)
Wichita, Kansas: The Defender Publishers, February, 1936. Illustrated. First Edition. Vintage Magazine. Edited by Gerald B. Winrod, a controversial figure and American fascist who claimed to be a Christian, yet was staunchly anti semitic, and a Hitler sympathizer who thought that the Nazis would cleanse Europe of Communism. During World War II, Winrod was charged with sedition, yet the charges were later dropped.
Paper cover illustrated with a photograph of "Ahab's Ivory House", said to be 9th century B.C.'s King Ahab's house from the Bible and his Queen Jezebel, all in black and white. Side stapled. Issues of "The Defender Magazine" include articles by various authors, usually by clergy, doctors, evangelists, lay people, sometimes government officials, and Gerald B. Winrod. Also includes many advertisements. Illustrated with artwork throughout in black and white. 36 pp.
SOME ARTICLE TITLES IN THIS ISSUE ARE THE FOLLOWING:
"God's Ultimatum To Communism" by Rev. Gerald B. Winrod
"Items of Interest to Defenders"
"Is Kagawa's Message Christian?" by Dr. Louis Richard Patmont
"Who Rules The Mediterranean?" by Gerald B. Winrod
"Archaeology and the Scriptures" by Dr. J. O. Kinnaman
"Universities Do Breed Revolution" by Dan Gilbert
"God's Explanation of World Conditions" by Rev. John F. Harvey
"The 'Bolshinstvo' Versus the 'Ekklesia'" by Rev. W. D. Herrstrom
"Missionary Messages: Navajo Superstition" by Miss Grace Bouma
"Heresies Perpetuated by the Roman Church" by Rev. S. L. Testa
"Modernism: What? Whence? Whither?" by Rev. Edgar E. Strother
"Salvation Versus Religion" by Rev. Oswald J. Smith
And many other articles and advertisements.
CONDITION: Leaves have moderately toned throughout, with chipping along edges. Unmarked except for notation in pencil and pen at the head on the cover. A fascinating look into the mind of extreme political and religious views from the early/mid 20th century in America. A rare, vintage issue in very nice condition. Full refund if not satisfied. Very Good.
11.75" x 8.5"
Item #075067
Price: $120.00