Eugen Bodor (1902-1983)
Eugen Bodor (1902-1983)
Author(s): Ciprian BălăbanSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, History, Political history, Recent History (1900 till today), Theology and Religion, Post-War period (1950 - 1989)
Published by: Institutul National pentru Studiul Totalitarismului
Keywords: Pentecostal church; mysticism; persecution; faith;
Summary/Abstract: Eugen Bodor Pentecostal pastor was sentenced in 1961 to five years in prison after having been charged with mysticism and considered a social danger because he typed in 10 copies his composition called Bible Study on the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Apart from the criminal charges and investigation, the Securitate accepts that in his writing Eugen Bodor fully respects the profession of faith of the Pentecostal church, which was officially recognized by the communist state. Among the reasons which weighed heavily in the conviction sentence was actually a lengthy conflict with Pastor George Bradin, which at that time was president of Pentecostal Church, few anti-communist articles written between the wars and the reputation of “exploiter” that he won after some timber business and various chemicals
Journal: Arhivele Totalitarismului
- Issue Year: XXVII/2019
- Issue No: 1-2
- Page Range: 257-260
- Page Count: 4
- Language: Romanian
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