Gandhi and the Rev Doke.(News) From: Post (South Africa) | Date: October 11, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Independent News & Media PLC. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

MUCH has been written and said about Gandhi, Satyagraha and his stay in South Africa. However, I wish to add a few more facts which appear to be hardly known, but very relevant.

Barrister Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi lived in the home of the Rev Dr Joseph Doke in Sutherland Avenue, Hospital Hill, Johannesburg. Dr Doke was the minister of the Central Baptist Church. A strong bond developed between them.

On January 12, 1908, the Rev Doke preached a sermon on Gandh...

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