A Brief History of Zion Evangelical Ministries of Africa

Focusing on the history of a missionary organization, this study details the evolution from the Mahon Mission to Zion Evangelical Ministries of Africa (ZEMA), which serves the amaZioni of southern Africa. It explores ZEMA's ties to the Christian Catholic Church of Zion, founded by John Alexander Dowie in 1896, and how these connections facilitate acceptance among amaZioni leaders. The research highlights the significant figures influenced by Dowie in South Africa, including Johannes Buchler, Pieter le Roux, and Edgar Mahon, providing a comprehensive historical context.