L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) became a Theosophist in 1897, three years before he wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Baum's childhood family were devout Methodists.
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Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becometh a tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof. (Mat 13:31-32 KJV)
L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) became a Theosophist in 1897, three years before he wrote The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Baum's childhood family were devout Methodists.
To be expanded...