They believe that he did not rise to heaven as is taught in Christianity, but was rather buried in Israel as a regular man. The community's origins are attributed to an individual known as William S. Crowdy, who came to the community in the late 19th or early 20th century.
They believe that he did not ascend to heaven as is taught in Christianity, but was instead buried in Israel as a typical person. The community's origins are attributed to an individual named William S. Crowdy, who arrived at the community in the late 19th or early 20th century.