Paul Twitchell

Paul Twitchell (d. 1971) was an American spiritual author best known as the originator of the teachings he called Eckankar. Twitchell claimed the title of Mahanta (the Living ECK Master) from 1965 until his death in 1971 through several books and lectures. Some critics, such as David C. Lane, have charged that Twitchell was one of the greatest plagiarists of the 20th century. They have compiled documentation of Twitchell's plagiarism of other authors to create the Eckankar teachings. Twitchell said his spiritual name was Peddar Zaskq. He served during World War II as an officer in the United States Navy and was married twice.
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