Lois Roden
American sect leader (1916–1986) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lois Irene Scott Roden (August 1, 1916 – November 10, 1986) was an American religious leader who was president of the Branch Davidian Seventh-day Adventist Church, an apocalyptic cult group which her husband, Benjamin Roden founded. The sect began in Texas in 1955 as a secession from the Shepherd's Rod movement led by Victor T. Houteff, itself a secession from the Seventh-day Adventist Church.[1]
Not to be confused with Lois Rodden.
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Born | (1916-08-01)August 1, 1916 Stone, Montana, U.S. |
Died | November 10, 1986(1986-11-10) (aged 70) Texas, U.S. |
Citizenship | American |
Occupation(s) | Author, Sabbath teacher, religious reformer |
Known for | "The Branch" leadership 1978-1986 |
Notable work | Shekinah |
Spouse | Benjamin Lloyd Roden |
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Awards | Excellence in Media Angel Awards, The Dove Foundation award |
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