John Alexander Dowie is often remembered in Charismatic circles as a “general of the faith” and a pioneer of divine healing. His name appears in popular books, sermons, and classrooms as a hero of the early movement. But history tells a much darker story. In this video, we look directly at what contemporary newspapers reported about Dowie’s healing homes, his practices, and the disturbing number of deaths connected to his ministry. These are not rumors or later critiques — these are reports from his own time, written while he was alive and at the height of his influence.