The Universe Unveiled is a manifestation and subconscious mind mastery platform for seekers, visionaries, and spiritual storytellers ready to explore the hidden roots of personal power. In this post, we uncover the remarkable, rarely told story of Joseph Murphy’s mentorship under Abdullah—the same Ethiopian mystic who guided Neville Goddard. Set in 1930s Harlem, this encounter shaped Murphy’s understanding of the subconscious, faith, and imagination, ultimately influencing his global bestseller The Power of Your Subconscious Mind. This is the spiritual lineage behind the teachings that transformed millions—and the mystic who quietly ignited it all.

Introduction
In the early 20th century, New York City was a vibrant melting pot of ideas and cultures. Amid the hustle of Harlem’s Renaissance, a quiet spiritual revolution was underway in living rooms and lecture halls. In this bustling world, a young seeker named Joseph Murphy crossed paths with a mysterious teacher known simply as Abdullah. Little did he know that this meeting would transform his understanding of life’s possibilities. Abdullah – an Ethiopian rabbi and mystic – was already known as the mentor of Neville Goddard, teaching the profound “law of assumption” that imagination creates reality. But Abdullah’s influence did not end with Neville. Dr. Joseph Murphy, who would later author The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, also studied under Abdullah in New York, absorbing the same esoteric wisdom. This is the remarkable story of how Murphy met Abdullah, what he learned from this enigmatic sage, and how their encounter shaped Murphy’s own teachings for decades to come.

Harlem in the 1930s was alive with culture and hidden wisdom. In this vibrant setting, mystics like Abdullah quietly mentored seekers in metaphysical truths.

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The Seeker and the Sage: Joseph Murphy’s Quest for Truth

Joseph Murphy’s journey toward Abdullah began long before they met. Murphy was born in Ireland in 1898 and raised in a devout Catholic family. As a young man he entered a Jesuit seminary, preparing for the priesthood. Yet, deep inside, Murphy yearned for a broader understanding of spirituality than orthodox dogma could provide. A formative experience with healing prayer opened his eyes to the power of the mind and faith, prompting him to leave the Jesuits and set sail for America in 1922. He arrived in New York harbor as a 24-year-old immigrant with a chemist’s degree and an unquenchable spiritual curiosity.

Throughout the 1920s and 30s, New York – and Harlem in particular – was a hotbed of new thought, mysticism, and cultural renaissance. Murphy found work as a pharmacist in the city, but his true passion was exploring metaphysical teachings. He attended lectures at the Church of the Healing Christ where Emmet Fox, a Divine Science minister, preached positive thinking and the metaphysical interpretation of the Bible. Murphy devoured books on New Thought and Eastern philosophy, seeking that elusive bridge between science, psychology, and the spiritual. By the early 1930s, whispers in these circles spoke of an extraordinary teacher in New York – “Professor Abdullah”, an African-born rabbi with mastery of Hebrew scripture and mystical wisdom. Abdullah was said to reveal the hidden symbolic meanings of the Old and New Testaments, and to demonstrate uncanny insight and manifestation techniques. To a hungry seeker like Murphy, the very idea of such a teacher was irresistible.

One crisp evening, Joseph Murphy climbed the stairs to a Harlem apartment where Abdullah was said to host gatherings of students. Stepping into a modest room filled with the scent of books and incense, Murphy felt an immediate sense of destiny. The tall, dark-skinned man in the center – Abdullah – radiated a calm authority. By outward appearances, this elderly Ethiopian mystic might have been overlooked by society, but within a segregated opera house he could sit confidently, “emanating some sort of power or control over himself and others”. Those who met him sensed a regal self-assurance, an immovable faith that commanded respect. Murphy had finally found the sage he’d been seeking.

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A Fateful Meeting: “You Are One of Six”

Joseph Murphy’s first meeting with Abdullah would become the stuff of legend. As Murphy introduced himself, Abdullah peered at him with penetrating eyes and spoke a single, startling sentence: “You are one of six children.” Murphy was taken aback – he had grown up believing he was one of five siblings. He respectfully corrected the teacher: no, there were five in his family. But Abdullah only smiled and repeated with calm certainty that Murphy was one of six, though he may not know it. This enigmatic pronouncement sent a chill down Murphy’s spine. How could this man, a stranger, know such an intimate detail that even Murphy doubted? It felt like the opening line of a Paulo Coelho parable – a cryptic clue from a wise stranger, hinting at hidden truths.

In the days that followed, Murphy couldn’t shake Abdullah’s words. Curiosity mingled with a touch of unease. Finally, he wrote to his mother back in Ireland, delicately inquiring if there had ever been another child. The reply stunned him: indeed, there had been another son – born stillborn – whose brief existence was kept quiet and forgotten. Murphy was, in fact, one of six children. This revelation hit Joseph like a bolt of lightning. Abdullah had known the truth of his life better than he did himself. It was a dramatic confirmation that this mystic teacher possessed extraordinary insight, perhaps even a higher perception that transcended ordinary limitations of time and space. In that defining moment, Joseph Murphy’s skepticism evaporated and was replaced with profound respect. He realized he was in the presence of a genuine adept – someone who could unveil secrets of both the psyche and the soul.

Abdullah welcomed Murphy as a student, and thus began a mentorship that would deeply influence Murphy’s spiritual evolution. Murphy would later reflect that this meeting was one of the most pivotal episodes in his life. The young Irish seeker had found his mentor in an Ethiopian sage thousands of miles from home – a scenario so poetic it could have been penned by Coelho himself.

Under Abdullah’s Wing: Lessons in Imagination and Faith

Settling into a teacher-student rhythm, Joseph Murphy regularly visited Abdullah’s quarters to soak up wisdom. Often present, too, was a Barbadian dancer-turned-metaphysician named Neville Goddard, who had been studying with Abdullah for several years. In those intimate gatherings, one could imagine Abdullah – sometimes called “the Ethiopian Rabbi” – teaching his eclectic group of students with parables, Scripture, and practical exercises. He was erudite and worldly; rumors held that Abdullah had taught Hebrew at Cambridge University in England, gaining fame in academic circles before coming to New York. Now in Harlem, he shared a fusion of ancient knowledge and modern thought.

Abdullah’s core teaching was deceptively simple: the human imagination is the creator of reality. “There is no cause outside of the arrangement of your own mind,” he taught. In practical terms, he insisted that one must assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled – to live in one’s mind as if the desired state is already real – and then faithfully walk in that assumption until it externalizes. This was the principle Neville Goddard later termed the Law of Assumption, and Abdullah taught it with unwavering conviction.

One famous lesson Abdullah gave (as recounted by Neville) was to “sleep in Barbados”. Knowing Neville desperately longed to visit his home island but lacked the means, Abdullah instructed him each night to fall asleep imagining he was already in Barbados, smelling the tropical breeze and feeling the warm island air. To help Neville fully embrace this imaginal act, Abdullah even slammed the door on him when Neville tried to express doubts weeks later – refusing to discuss “how” to go when, in Abdullah’s view, Neville was already there in imagination. “Who told you that you are going to Barbados? You went to Barbados… and you went First Class!” he quipped, admonishing Neville not to compromise his vision.

Joseph Murphy absorbed these lessons quietly, recognizing parallels to ideas he had encountered in New Thought literature and his own prayer experiments. Yet Abdullah gave these concepts new depth. It was not just about positive thinking; it was about a total inner transformation. Abdullah emphasized absolute faith – a faith so steadfast that once you have mentally “conceived” your desire, you must carry it to term with zero doubt. He often used an earthy metaphor: “There is no such thing as a little pregnancy. If you did it, then you’re pregnant. Let the child grow. Any interference will be a miscarriage.” In other words, once you have assumed your wish as reality, you must not entertain any contradictory thought, lest you abort the manifestation. Murphy would later echo this exact principle in his own way, warning that if you pray for something but then negate it with worry and doubt, you are like a gardener digging up a seed before it can take root.

Around Abdullah’s dinner table, the conversations likely flowed from Biblical symbolism to practical metaphysics. Abdullah, “a black Jew from Israel who knew all the intricate symbolic details of the Old and New Testaments,” impressed Murphy with his scholarship. The old mystic would interpret Scripture not as historical accounts but as psychological dramas – every character and place representing states of mind. To Murphy – who had been raised on literal doctrine – this symbolic approach was revolutionary. Under Abdullah’s guidance, the Bible became a manual of the human psyche. The Kingdom of Heaven was within; Moses represented the drawn-out process of mental discipline; Jesus symbolized enlightened imagination. Murphy later recalled how deeply Abdullah’s understanding of Hebrew and Kabbalistic lore enriched his perspective.

We can imagine scenes of those study sessions: Neville, the enthusiastic protege, peppers Abdullah with questions about prophecy and manifestation; Murphy, the thoughtful scholar, listens intently, occasionally posing a considered question about the subconscious mind or the nature of prayer. Perhaps one wintry night, Abdullah assigned a practice to his students – to revise their day in imagination before sleep or to visualize a goal as achieved – and Murphy diligently applied it. In his own quiet experiments, Murphy might have tested Abdullah’s method: for instance, visualizing a healing for someone or an unexpected good fortune, then marveling as events aligned in uncanny ways. Each success, no matter how small, would build his faith.

Abdullah’s mentorship was not warm-and-fuzzy hand-holding; it was more like a spiritual boot camp that cultivated self-reliance and unshakeable belief. He could be blunt and inscrutable, yet his unwavering certainty was the ultimate “teaching by example”. Murphy learned that the feeling of certainty – the “full faith” – is the secret sauce of prayer. Abdullah embodied this principle. He lived with a serene trust in the unseen and taught his pupils to do likewise. Murphy later noted that Abdullah “refused to compromise” on the vision of the fulfilled desire. This steadfastness left an indelible mark on the young Irishman’s soul.

A Shared Philosophy: Abdullah’s Influence on Murphy’s Teachings

As the years went by, Joseph Murphy’s path diverged from Neville’s, but the golden threads of Abdullah’s teachings wove prominently through both men’s work. Neville Goddard became an independent mystic teacher, openly crediting “my old teacher, Abdullah” in his lectures and spreading the law of assumption to thousands. Murphy, on the other hand, took the torch of this wisdom into more conventional channels: he became an ordained New Thought minister (in the Divine Science tradition) and focused on writing and speaking about the power of the subconscious mind.

On the surface, Murphy’s style seemed different. He spoke in the language of psychology and practical Christianity more than that of mysticism. His bestselling 1962 book, The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, is filled with techniques of affirmation, scientific prayer, and positive thinking. But just beneath that terminology, one can clearly discern Abdullah’s influence. Consider these parallels:

• Imagination vs. Subconscious: Where Neville (tutored by Abdullah) proclaimed that imagination is the creator of reality, Joseph Murphy taught that it is the subconscious mind that shapes our world. Yet these are two sides of the same coin. Murphy explained that the subconscious is “like a garden” – it will grow whatever thoughts (seeds) you plant in it. In lectures he often said, “You are the gardener of your mind; your subconscious will accept and bring forth anything you impress upon it, whether good or bad.” This is essentially Abdullah’s lesson that your external world has no independent causation – it only reflects the arrangements of your mind. Both men emphasize that inner causation is absolute. As the Universe Unveiled puts it, Murphy and Neville were “describing the same mechanism” in different terms.
• Living in the End vs. Scientific Prayer: Abdullah drilled Neville to live from the end – to think and feel from the state of the wish fulfilled. Murphy taught a practice he called “scientific prayer,” where one enters a quiet, drowsy state (very much like Neville’s “state akin to sleep”) and then affirms the desired outcome as if it’s already achieved, allowing the subconscious to take it as a present fact. After praying, Murphy insisted, one must drop all worry – no fretting, no “digging up the seed.” “If you worry after praying, you are like a farmer who plants a seed and then uproots it daily to check if it’s growing,” Murphy would say. This is a direct parallel to Abdullah’s pregnancy metaphor and his refusal to let Neville discuss or doubt the Barbados trip after imagining it. Both teachings highlight that faith is a sustained assumption, undisturbed by the senses.
• Concrete Techniques: Abdullah gave Neville a specific technique – sleep in the feeling of the wish fulfilled each night. Murphy’s books likewise are filled with specific techniques: the mirror technique, affirmative prayer, visualization in a sleepy state, scripting your wish on paper, etc. Both understood that the human mind benefits from ritual and method. Murphy’s emphasis on techniques for imprinting the subconscious reflects Abdullah’s gift of practical how-to, not just theory. For example, Murphy taught a method of visualization combined with feeling – essentially telling readers to do what Abdullah told Neville: see it, feel it, believe it’s done. Murphy even recommended the bedtime technique as one of the most effective ways to reprogram the mind (the same State Akin To Sleep Neville popularized).
• Acknowledging the Source: Neither Neville nor Murphy claimed to have invented these ideas. In fact, both gave credit to their mentor, Abdullah. Neville often fondly referred to “my teacher, that wise old Ethiopian” in his stories. Murphy mentioned Abdullah more sparingly, but when asked about his own awakening, he explicitly cited meeting “Professor Abdullah” in New York as a turning point. He described Abdullah as extremely knowledgeable in scripture and said he learned symbolic interpretation and the “mental science of belief” from him. It’s poignant that for decades, the broader world knew little of Abdullah – he didn’t write books or seek the limelight. Yet through Murphy and Neville, his teachings quietly reached millions. In a sense, Joseph Murphy was one of Abdullah’s living legacies, taking the torch of that wisdom and running with it in his own style.

“The mind is like a garden; you are the gardener. Plant seeds of belief and they will grow” – Joseph Murphy often used gardening metaphors to explain the subconscious mind. Abdullah taught Neville the same principle with his striking “no little pregnancy” analogy.

Indeed, when we compare Murphy’s Power of Your Subconscious Mind and Neville’s lectures (which are essentially Abdullah’s lectures continued), we see a “chain of inspiration” from Abdullah to these two luminaries. Neville’s branch stressed mystical imagination and feeling unity with the Divine; Murphy’s branch framed it as the subconscious’s power and the law of faith. Yet both branches bear the same fruit: the message that we create our reality from the inside out, and that unwavering belief is the key. It’s no wonder that modern Law of Attraction teachings, from Wayne Dyer to popular manifesting coaches, echo these concepts – knowingly or unknowingly tracing back to Abdullah’s influence.

Legacy of a Mentorship: Spreading the Light

After those seminal years in New York, Joseph Murphy’s life journey took him across the country and eventually around the globe through his books. In the mid-1940s, Murphy moved to Los Angeles, where he became the minister of the Los Angeles Divine Science Church and gained a substantial following. By the 1950s and 60s, he was one of the best-known figures in the Positive Thinking and New Thought movement, lecturing internationally and writing dozens of books on spiritual mind power. The Power of Your Subconscious Mind (1962) sold millions of copies worldwide and influenced generations of readers in the art of mental healing, prosperity consciousness, and self-transformation.

Through all this, the imprint of Abdullah’s mentorship quietly endured. Murphy’s wife, Dr. Jean Murphy, would later help recount Joseph’s life story in interviews, ensuring that the role of mentors like Abdullah was acknowledged. In a series of interviews conducted in the late 1970s by Bernard Cantin, Joseph Murphy reminisced about his path. He explicitly described meeting Abdullah – confirming that it was one of the defining moments of his spiritual evolution. One can sense Murphy’s gratitude and awe as he recalled how Abdullah knew the number of children in his family, a detail that convinced him of truths beyond the physical senses. He also noted Abdullah’s deep knowledge of the symbolic Bible, indicating how much that expanded Murphy’s own understanding.

In public, Joseph Murphy might not have often told the story of Abdullah to his congregations (perhaps to keep focus on principles rather than personalities), but one of the last gifts he gave to posterity was sharing that story in the Cantin interviews. It’s as if, nearing the end of his life (Murphy passed in 1981), he wanted the record to show that he too had stood on the shoulders of a giant. This circle of mentorship coming full light is heartwarming: Neville Goddard had always spoken of Abdullah as the catalyst for his success; now Murphy joined in affirming that this unsung teacher was the common root of their wisdom tree.

Abdullah himself remained an enigma. After teaching Neville (and Murphy) through the 1930s, he seemingly vanished from public view. Some say he returned to Ethiopia; others speculate connections to figures like Rabbi Arnold Josiah Ford who led Ethiopian Jewish congregations in Harlem. To this day, researchers comb archives for “Professor Abdullah,” trying to find his real identity. We know he was extraordinarily learned (even Cambridge University had felt his influence) and that he lived to teach rather than to seek acclaim. In many ways, this obscurity adds to the almost mythic quality of Abdullah’s legacy. He was the alchemical catalyst – almost like Melchizedek in the Bible, a priest of no known origin who imparts a blessing and disappears. But the effects of his teaching endure in the lives of those he touched.

Murphy and Neville went on to ignite countless others. Wayne Dyer once said he was profoundly influenced by Neville’s writings, which means Abdullah’s ideas indirectly reached Dyer’s massive audience as well. The “chain of inspiration” continues. Modern self-help clichés like “assume the feeling of your wish fulfilled”, “act as if”, or “don’t dig up the seed of your desire” can be traced, in part, to Abdullah’s original teachings delivered in that Harlem apartment. One could say that Abdullah’s ripple effect has spread across the world, quietly embedded in the success philosophies of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Conclusion: The Alchemy of Faith and Imagination

Joseph Murphy’s encounter with Abdullah is more than a historical footnote in New Thought lore – it’s an inspiring reminder of how a single mentor can change the trajectory of a life. In a manner reminiscent of Santiago meeting the Alchemist in Paulo Coelho’s famous tale, Murphy found in Abdullah a guide who revealed the treasure within his own subconscious. Abdullah taught him (and Neville) that imagination is God-in-action, that faith is “loyalty to the unseen reality”, and that the kingdom of heaven truly is within us. Murphy took that lesson to heart and turned it into a global ministry of teaching people to harness their subconscious minds for a better life.

In reflecting on this story, one can’t help but marvel at the tapestry of fate: an Ethiopian mystic, an Irish-American spiritual teacher, and a Barbadian metaphysician – all brought together in 1930s New York, exchanging wisdom that would eventually uplift millions. It’s a testament to the universal nature of truth: beyond race, nationality or background, kindred spirits find each other when the time is ripe. As the old proverb says, “When the student is ready, the teacher appears.” Joseph Murphy was ready, and Abdullah appeared.

Today, if you pick up a Joseph Murphy book and practice a visualization exercise, or listen to a Neville Goddard lecture and feel inspired to “live in the end,” you are partaking in that same teaching lineage. You are, in essence, sitting in Abdullah’s living room as a student of the principles he espoused. The characters have changed, the language updated, but the essence remains: All things are possible to one who believes. Assume the best, and life will mirror it. Plant only seeds of what you truly desire in the garden of your mind, and do not doubt that they will bloom in their season.

Joseph Murphy’s meeting with Abdullah offers a romantic yet very real example of this truth. A young man’s life was changed in an instant by a mystical insight (“you are one of six”), which led him to discover the limitless potential within himself. Armed with that knowledge, he went on to empower others. In the end, the story of Murphy and Abdullah is a story of coming full circle – the seeker becomes the sage, the student becomes the teacher, and the light that was passed from one to the other continues to shine through many. As Murphy might put it: the seed of faith Abdullah planted in his mind grew into a mighty tree, under which countless others have found shade and inspiration.

In our own lives, we can take a page from this story. We can remember that no matter how far we travel or how many books we read, it might be a single encounter – a mentor who believes in us, a phrase that lights up our soul – that unlocks our potential. Joseph Murphy met his mentor and found his Personal Legend, to borrow Coelho’s term. May we all be so fortunate, and may we honor those who guide us by using what we learn to create a better reality for ourselves and others. That, ultimately, is the beautiful legacy of Abdullah and Joseph Murphy: a living demonstration that imagination coupled with faith is an alchemy that can transform one’s world.

Joseph Murphy, Abdullah, and Neville Goddard – FAQ on Their Mystical Connection

Introduction: In this comprehensive FAQ, we explore the deep connections between Dr. Joseph Murphy, the mysterious teacher Abdullah, and mystic author Neville Goddard. These three figures are cornerstones for many Law of Assumption practitioners, self-help readers, and seekers of metaphysical teachings. Below, we answer the most frequent questions about their teachings, influence, and interconnections – all in a mystical yet grounded tone that unveils the universe of wisdom they shared. Each answer is rich in detail and rooted in sources, establishing our authority on this fascinating spiritual lineage.

What is the connection between Joseph Murphy, Abdullah, and Neville Goddard?

Answer: The connection among Dr. Joseph Murphy, Abdullah, and Neville Goddard is a direct teacher-student lineage that shaped the modern understanding of manifestation. Abdullah was the mentor to both Neville Goddard and Joseph Murphy in the early 20th century. Neville, a Barbados-born metaphysical teacher (1905–1972), studied with Abdullah intensively for several years in New York City. Around the same time, Joseph Murphy (1898–1981), an Irish-born New Thought minister and author of The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, also sought guidance from Abdullah. In fact, it’s noted that two of the 20th century’s most influential metaphysical teachers – Neville and Murphy – both traced their spiritual lineage back to this one enigmatic teacher, Abdullah.

Abdullah imparted to both men the core principle that imagination or belief creates reality, which became the foundation of Neville’s “Law of Assumption” and Murphy’s teachings on the subconscious mind. Each of them went on to spread this wisdom in their own style to millions around the world, but they always acknowledged the pivotal role Abdullah played in their awakening. Their connection is essentially that of grandteacher (Abdullah) and two star pupils – a “golden chain of mystical wisdom,” as one account puts it, linking Abdullah’s original insights to the global self-help and spiritual movement that Neville and Murphy fueled.

Who was Abdullah, and why is he important to Neville Goddard and Joseph Murphy?

Answer: Abdullah was a mystical teacher—often described as an Ethiopian Jewish rabbi—who possessed a profound understanding of scripture, Kabbalah, and metaphysical laws. He is important because he served as the spiritual mentor to Neville Goddard (for about 5 to 7 years in the 1930s) and also taught Joseph Murphy during that era. In Neville’s words, “If I were called upon to name a man that I would consider my teacher, I would name Abdullah. I studied with that gentleman for five years.” Abdullah was “black as the ace of spades,” Neville noted, and proudly embraced his identity at a time of racial prejudice. This charismatic elder had an uncanny wisdom that “there is no cause outside of the arrangement of [one’s] own mind,” meaning everything in your outer life is a reflection of your inner consciousness.

For Neville, Abdullah was the man who “taught me Hebrew, he taught me the Kabbalah, and he taught me more about real Christianity than anyone I ever met,” as Neville later declared. Abdullah’s importance also lies in how far his influence spread: though he never wrote books or sought fame, his ideas lived on through Neville’s lectures and Murphy’s writings. In short, Abdullah is the hidden teacher behind much of the 20th century’s New Thought and manifestation teachings – a wise, no-nonsense mystic who insisted on absolute faith in the unseen. Both Goddard and Murphy revered him as the one who unveiled the universe’s secrets and set them on the path to become teachers themselves.

How did Neville Goddard meet Abdullah?

Answer: Neville Goddard’s first encounter with Abdullah has become the stuff of spiritual legend. They met in New York City in 1931 under unusual circumstances that immediately signaled a mystical connection. Neville had been urged by a friend (a Catholic priest) to attend a lecture by Abdullah, but Neville hesitated for months, skeptical of the priest’s recommendation. When he finally went to hear Abdullah speak (in a gathering possibly in Harlem where Abdullah lived), the meeting was nothing short of astonishing. After the lecture, Abdullah approached Neville and greeted him by name, saying, “Neville, you are six months late.” Neville was stunned – he had never met Abdullah before. When Neville asked how Abdullah knew who he was, Abdullah replied, “The brothers told me you were coming and you are six months late.” This cryptic statement hinted that Abdullah had foreseen Neville’s arrival, perhaps through some spiritual insight or communication.

This dramatic introduction set the tone for their relationship. It was as if Abdullah had been waiting for Neville to show up. Intrigued and humbled, Neville accepted Abdullah as his teacher. From that point on, Neville became a dedicated student, visiting Abdullah regularly for private study and discussion. Neville later remarked that he studied with Abdullah “seven days a week” for years, absorbing the mystical principles that would later define his career. That fateful meeting in 1931 was more than chance – in Neville’s view it was destiny, a reunion of student and master that had been somehow arranged on a higher plane.

What did Abdullah teach Neville Goddard?

Answer: Abdullah imparted to Neville a set of powerful, transformative teachings that became the foundation of Neville’s philosophy. Here are the key principles Abdullah taught Neville, which Neville later shared with the world:

• Imagination Creates Reality: Abdullah taught Neville that the human imagination is God and the primary creative force. “There is no external cause; everything in the outer world is a reflection of one’s own consciousness,” he emphasized. If Neville could vividly imagine something and assume it to be true in feeling, it would manifest in his experience. This idea became the cornerstone of Neville’s message – that our imagination is infinitely creative and directly shapes our reality.
• The Law of Assumption (Feeling of Wish Fulfilled): Although Neville later coined the term “Law of Assumption,” it was Abdullah who drilled its practice into him. Abdullah insisted that Neville assume the feeling of his wish fulfilled – to live as if the desired state were already real. The famous example is Abdullah’s instruction to Neville: “You are in Barbados” – meaning Neville was to mentally live in the end result of being in Barbados (more on that story below). Instead of wishful thinking, one must claim and feel that the desire is accomplished now. This was a radical shift from hoping or longing, to knowing and being.
• Living in the End: Abdullah taught Neville to “live from the end” in imagination. If Neville desired something, he had to inwardly go to the end scene of having it and dwell in that state. For instance, if the goal was success, Abdullah would say to feel successful now, think and act as if it’s already achieved. Neville learned that this eliminates the separation between you and your goal – you don’t chase the desire, you embody it. Creation is finished, Abdullah would say; you simply align with the fulfilled state and let it unfold.
• Total Faith and No Doubt (No “Little Pregnancy”): Perhaps Abdullah’s most uncompromising lesson was about faith. He demanded unwavering belief once a desire was imagined. He famously used the metaphor that one cannot be “a little bit pregnant” with a desire – you either are or you aren’t. In practice, this meant that once Neville had conceived his wish in imagination, he had to persist without doubting. Abdullah allowed no room for worry or for asking “how will this happen?”; if Neville tried, Abdullah would literally turn his back or slam the door to shut down any wavering. This taught Neville that after you have assumed the wish fulfilled, you must remain loyal to that unseen reality until it externalizes, just as a pregnant mother carries her child to term without constantly digging it up to check progress.
• Scriptural Interpretation and Mystical Wisdom: As a learned man, Abdullah also schooled Neville in esoteric knowledge. He taught Neville Hebrew and the Kabbalah, and how to interpret the Bible psychologically rather than literally. Under Abdullah’s guidance, Neville came to see that biblical stories were allegories of spiritual laws and states of consciousness within us, rather than historical events. For example, Neville learned to understand figures like Moses or Jesus as symbols of facets of the human imagination and faith. This deep scriptural insight later enabled Neville to deliver mesmerizing lectures decoding the Bible to reveal the laws of mind.
• Self-Identity as God (The “I AM”): Abdullah instilled in Neville the realization of the divine within. He wanted Neville to know that at the core, every individual is one with God – the “I AM” inside us. Recognizing this inner divinity gives one authority over their reality. This teaching is why Neville would often assert that “I and my Father are one” – meaning one’s awareness (I AM) is God. Abdullah’s own life embodied this principle: he exuded confidence and dignity, utterly aware of his true spiritual identity beyond societal labels. Neville absorbed that lesson, understanding that understanding your own God-Self is key to manifesting your world.

In summary, Abdullah transformed Neville from a curious seeker into a confident mystic with a practical grasp of how imagination and faith generate reality. Every major theme in Neville Goddard’s teachings – the law of assumption, “feeling is the secret,” the rejection of sensory limits, and the mystical reading of scripture – can be traced back to what Abdullah taught him during those intense years of study. Neville himself acknowledged that Abdullah was the one who lifted the veil for him, allowing him to truly understand and live the spiritual truths that he would later share with audiences worldwide.

Did Abdullah also teach Dr. Joseph Murphy?

Answer: Yes. By most accounts, Joseph Murphy also studied with Abdullah and was influenced by his teachings. Murphy was a contemporary of Neville’s and moved in the same metaphysical circles in New York City. In the late 1920s and 1930s, the city (especially areas like Harlem) was alive with lectures on spirituality and “mind science.” It is documented that Dr. Murphy met “Professor Abdullah, a black Jew from Israel, who knew all the intricate symbolic details of the Old and New Testaments,” and learned from him in New York. We can imagine a young Joseph Murphy sitting in Abdullah’s living room alongside Neville and others, absorbing lessons on the inner meaning of the Bible and the power of thought.

Murphy later became an ordained Divine Science minister and a best-selling author, but he never forgot those early lessons. Although Joseph Murphy didn’t refer to Abdullah as frequently in his public talks as Neville did, he did mention him with respect as one of his influential teachers. The spiritual lineage is clear: two of the great New Thought figures of that era were trained by the same master. It’s fascinating to note that without Abdullah quietly instructing students in his apartment, we might never have had Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption teachings or Joseph Murphy’s Subconscious Mind teachings in their potent forms. Abdullah’s role as Murphy’s teacher underscores how one humble mystic can ignite minds that go on to enlighten millions.

How did Abdullah’s teachings influence Joseph Murphy’s work?

Answer: Abdullah’s influence on Joseph Murphy can be seen in the striking parallels between what Abdullah taught and what Murphy later taught to the world. Joseph Murphy’s core message was that the subconscious mind is a mighty creative force that brings forth whatever you impress upon it with belief. He often used the analogy of the mind as a fertile garden: whatever thoughts or seeds you plant and nourish (with feeling) will grow into your reality. This is essentially the same concept Abdullah drilled into Neville – that there is no external cause, only the manifestation of our inner assumptions. Murphy simply translated that truth into the language of psychology and religion that was accessible to the masses.

For example, Abdullah taught that doubting your assumption is like uprooting a seed and will sabotage the manifestation. Likewise, Murphy warned his students that if after prayer you fall into worry or negative thinking, you are effectively digging up your seed and nullifying your prayer. He emphasized the need to avoid fear and doubt once you’ve planted your desire in the subconscious, which directly mirrors Abdullah’s “no half-pregnancy” rule of total faith. Murphy’s instruction to “believe that you have received, and it will be yours” in prayer echoes the exact same dynamic Abdullah instilled: assume the feeling of your wish fulfilled and do not waver.

Moreover, Murphy was deeply impressed by Abdullah’s scriptural wisdom. Abdullah’s description as a man who “knew all the intricate symbolic details of the Old and New Testaments” is reflected in Murphy’s own use of Bible quotes and parables to explain mental laws. Murphy often expounded on Bible verses, giving them psychological interpretations about belief and the subconscious. This approach – treating scripture as a manual for mental science – is something he very likely absorbed from Abdullah’s tutelage (just as Neville did).

In summary, Joseph Murphy’s teachings bear Abdullah’s fingerprints throughout. While Murphy packaged the ideas in a more conventional, church-friendly style (using terms like faith, prayer, and God alongside subconscious mind), the essence is the same: the infinite power within you (whether called God or the subconscious) responds to your beliefs and feelings. Murphy’s worldwide influence through books and lectures can thus be seen as an extension of Abdullah’s influence. As one writer observed, through Neville and Murphy, Abdullah’s core teaching formed “a golden chain of mystical wisdom” that continues to inspire millions.

Did Neville Goddard and Joseph Murphy know each other or ever meet?

Answer: Yes, Neville Goddard and Joseph Murphy certainly knew of each other, and it’s highly likely they met in person through Abdullah. Both were studying under Abdullah in New York around the same time, so they would have been fellow students in that intimate setting. In fact, an introduction to one of Neville’s books notes that Joseph Murphy “studied with Neville in New York City,” and Murphy spoke very highly of Neville’s mystical depth. Murphy is quoted as saying that “Neville may eventually be recognized as one of the world’s great mystics.” This praise suggests not only familiarity but deep respect. Murphy would not have made such a remark without having observed Neville’s understanding up close.

While historical details of their personal interactions are sparse (they went on to separate careers on opposite coasts — Neville teaching primarily in Los Angeles and Murphy leading a church in Los Angeles and later Laguna Hills), the early camaraderie under Abdullah’s roof forged a philosophical kinship. They both acknowledged learning from the same teacher and were propagating the same fundamental ideas. It’s even possible they continued to correspond or at least keep tabs on each other’s work, given the overlapping circles of New Thought in mid-century. But even without extensive public collaboration, the mutual influence is evident: Murphy’s endorsement of Neville as a great mystic, and Neville’s life exemplifying the very “power of subconscious imagination” that Murphy taught. Their relationship is best described as spiritual colleagues – two pupils of Abdullah who each took the torch and ran with it in their own way.

How do Neville Goddard’s teachings compare to Joseph Murphy’s teachings?

Answer: Neville Goddard’s and Joseph Murphy’s teachings are two sides of the same coin – sharing a common foundation but differing in presentation and emphasis. Both men believed wholeheartedly in the principle that your inner state (belief, imagination, feeling) creates your outer reality, yet they taught this truth in distinct styles:

• Common Ground: At the heart, both taught the necessity of unwavering faith in the unseen. They both urged their followers to imagine the end result and feel it as real, and importantly, to persist without doubting. Each warned that entertaining doubt or “half-believing” would sabotage the manifestation. This is no surprise since both were essentially relaying Abdullah’s core lesson that you must remain loyal to your assumption until it manifests. As a result, whether one reads Neville or Murphy, they encounter the idea that the subconscious mind (or God within) will bring forth whatever you firmly impress upon it. Both described the mind using similar metaphors – Neville often spoke of the womb of creation and feeling as the mechanism, while Murphy said the subconscious is like a garden that grows the seeds you plant.
• Differences in Style: Neville’s approach was mystical, biblical, and visionary. He emphasized “living in the end” and the imaginative act as a direct spiritual communion with the Divine. In Neville’s lectures, you find him interpreting Scripture allegorically and encouraging deep meditative visualization. He would say things like “assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled” and speak as if the human imagination is literally God operating in us. Murphy’s style, in contrast, was practical, psychological, and prayerful. As an ordained minister with a Ph.D., Murphy couched the ideas in terms familiar to churchgoers and skeptics alike – using the language of affirmative prayer, positive thinking, and scientific mind conditioning. He quoted not only the Bible but also psychologists and scientists. For example, Neville might guide someone to a vivid imaginal scene at night to manifest a goal, whereas Murphy might recommend a spoken affirmation or a specific prayer technique repeated daily with faith.
• Terminology – Imagination vs. Subconscious: Neville rarely used the term “subconscious”; he preferred to talk about Imagination (with a capital I) or the Lord within. Murphy, on the other hand, frequently used subconscious mind and the power of suggestion. Despite terminology, both are describing the same mechanism: Neville’s “feeling of the wish fulfilled” is essentially Murphy’s “belief impressed upon the subconscious” – in both cases, the result is the materialization of that belief. Neville’s Law of Assumption and Murphy’s teachings on faith and the subconscious are equivalent doctrines in different garb.
• Experiential vs. Didactic: Neville often gave mystical anecdotes (from his own visions or Bible stories) to illustrate the laws, inviting listeners to verify truth through personal imagination exercises. Murphy tended to give practical examples and step-by-step formulas: he would share case histories of answered prayers or healed illnesses and then outline the technique used (e.g., affirmation, visualization, gratitude prayer). This makes Neville’s lectures feel like transcendental inspiration, while Murphy’s talks feel like coaching sessions. Yet, someone applying Neville’s methods or Murphy’s methods would find both require intense focus, positive emotion, and the banishment of doubt after making the mental/spiritual request.

In summary, Neville and Murphy are complementary. Neville gives you the esoteric, mystical experience of creation, and Murphy gives you the exoteric, methodical practice of it. One might say Neville’s branch of Abdullah’s lineage emphasizes the art of imagining, while Murphy’s emphasizes the science of mind. But both bore the same fruit: countless people using their teachings have reported manifesting healed bodies, abundant wealth, loving relationships, and more – all through changing their assumptions and beliefs. The differences in delivery simply allow a wider audience to grasp the eternal truth that “according to your faith (assumption) be it unto you.” Both masters would agree that it is ultimately the individual's inner work – not the specific guru – that creates the change.

What is Neville Goddard’s Law of Assumption?

Answer: The Law of Assumption is Neville Goddard’s signature teaching, which states that whatever you assume to be true in your imagination and feeling will eventually manifest in the 3D world. In Neville’s own words, “Assumption, if persisted in, will harden into fact.” To practice the law of assumption means to consciously adopt the mindset that your wish is already fulfilled, here and now, and to feel the reality of that wish accomplished. Neville learned this principle directly from Abdullah. “Imagination creates reality,” Abdullah taught – essentially summarizing the Law of Assumption.

When we say assume the feeling of the wish fulfilled, we mean living inwardly as though the desired outcome were already a present reality. For example, if you desire a perfect job, you daily imagine and feel the satisfaction and gratitude as if you are already in that job. You think from that fulfilled state (thinking from the goal, not of the goal). By doing so, you impress upon your subconscious mind the assumption that this is who you are now. According to Neville, the subconscious (or God within) then orchestrates the events and opportunities required to make it so in your outer life.

A crucial aspect of the Law of Assumption is persistence without evidence. You do not concern yourself with how it will happen or worry when you don’t see immediate results. In fact, Neville often emphasized that the moment you assume something is done, it’s like a seed planted – it’s growing unseen, and any doubt or digging it up with negative thoughts will only delay the growth. So, the practitioner must remain faithful to the assumed end. This law is “mystical yet grounded”: mystical because it involves unseen creative powers of consciousness, yet grounded because it yields practical results if followed with discipline. It is closely related to the Law of Attraction, but Neville’s Law of Assumption puts the focus on embodying the state of the wish fulfilled rather than merely thinking positive or attracting from afar. By assuming, you effectively declare that creation is finished and you already are that which you desire to be – and in Neville’s experience (and thousands of his students’ experiences), this causes reality to mirror the assumption. In short, the Law of Assumption is the art of believing in and living from your desired reality until the world reflects it.

Did Joseph Murphy teach the Law of Attraction or something similar to Neville’s Law of Assumption?

Answer: Yes, Joseph Murphy’s teachings are essentially in harmony with what people call the Law of Attraction, and they parallel Neville’s Law of Assumption closely (even if he used different terminology). Murphy might not have used the exact phrase “law of assumption,” but he taught that the subconscious mind responds to our beliefs and feelings and that by impressing an idea upon the subconscious, you attract the corresponding experience. This is the same fundamental concept. In The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, for example, Murphy writes that you must imagine the end result and feel the joy of answered prayer, and then the subconscious will bring it to pass – a clear description of what Neville would term assuming the wish fulfilled.

Joseph Murphy framed it in more religious language, often quoting “Whatsoever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” He explained that this Bible verse is a psychological law: you must believe (assume) you already have what you ask for, and then the unseen forces will deliver it. This is exactly the Law of Assumption by another name. Murphy also frequently discussed the Law of Attraction in terms of mind science: he taught that thoughts are creative and that having a mental attitude of already possessing your good will magnetize it to you. One could say Murphy specialized in the how-to of this process, giving many techniques (affirmations, visualizations, prayers) to help people cultivate the feeling of the wish fulfilled. He stressed the importance of positive thinking, gratitude, and refusing to indulge in doubts or negative images, which is the practical psychology behind both Law of Attraction and Law of Assumption.

In summary, Joseph Murphy was a Law of Attraction teacher, and the content of his teaching aligns perfectly with Neville’s Law of Assumption, despite stylistic differences. Both maintain that by believing and feeling you have your desire now, you set in motion the Creative Power (whether you call it God, the subconscious, or the Universe) to make it real. So yes – Murphy taught the same timeless principle: we become what we believe and feel to be true. Whether one studies Neville or Murphy, they will learn that the key to manifesting your goals is to impress a clear, confident assumption of the desired state upon the deeper mind, and then allow the divine laws to do the rest. Murphy’s huge success in reaching mainstream audiences means he was instrumental in popularizing this law under the guise of subconscious mind power, complementing Neville’s more esoteric contribution.

What is the famous Barbados story involving Neville and Abdullah?

Answer: Neville Goddard’s Barbados story is one of the most famous illustrations of the Law of Assumption in action, and it prominently features Abdullah’s resolute guidance. In late 1933, Neville, who was then a young dancer in New York, deeply wished to return home to Barbados to see his family for Christmas. However, he was virtually broke at the time (it was the Great Depression), and a ship passage to Barbados was expensive. Neville went to Abdullah to ask for help or advice on manifesting this trip. Upon hearing Neville’s request, Abdullah gave a startling instruction: “You are in Barbados,” he declared. He told Neville to go to bed every night imagining he was already sleeping in his family home in Barbados – to feel the tropical warmth, hear the palm trees, smell the sea air, and completely convince himself that he was there. Abdullah spoke as though the journey was a done deal, even though no evidence yet existed.

Neville followed this teaching and began a nightly imaginal practice of being in Barbados. Despite this, as weeks went by with no obvious progress, Neville grew anxious and one day commented to Abdullah that he really wanted to go but had no money. At this, Abdullah reacted dramatically – he literally slammed the door in Neville’s face, refusing to discuss it further! When Neville returned, Abdullah admonished him for doubting, effectively saying: “How can you talk about going to Barbados? You are in Barbados. I don’t want to hear any more about it.” Abdullah’s point was that Neville must not waver in the assumption; any questioning “how or when” was tantamount to confessing he wasn’t actually in Barbados in imagination, and that wouldn’t manifest anything. Chastened, Neville kept persistently living in his mind as though he were already back home.

Then came the bridge of incidents – a series of unexpected events that paved the way for fulfillment. First, Neville received a letter from his brother in Barbados, out of the blue, enclosing $50 and a ticket for a cruise to Barbados, scheduled just in time for Christmas. To Neville’s amazement, even after he got on the ship with a third-class ticket, he was informed that there was an unclaimed first-class berth and he was being upgraded to first class for the voyage – precisely matching how Neville had imagined traveling in luxury! Neville arrived in Barbados for the holidays exactly as Abdullah had “seen” in imagination. The entire chain of events felt miraculous, but as Abdullah would remind him, nothing happens by accident when you faithfully imagine and assume your desire.

The Barbados story teaches several profound lessons. First, it showcases Abdullah’s unwavering faith – he would not even entertain Neville’s apparent reality of lack. To Abdullah, the imaginal act done in faith was reality, and the physical world would inevitably conform. Second, it demonstrates the importance of persistence: Neville had to continue living in the end (being in Barbados in consciousness) despite no outer signs, and even in the face of his own doubts. Third, it illustrates the concept of the “bridge of incidents” – natural means will unfold to bridge the gap between imagination and realization, often in unpredictable ways. Neville could never have plotted out the specific way things happened, but once he assumed, unseen forces orchestrated it.

This story has inspired countless Law of Assumption practitioners. It’s a dramatic example that when you “ask, believing you have received,” as scripture says, you shall receive – often in a way that feels astounding but logical in hindsight. Neville himself said this Barbados manifestation was a turning point that made him a true believer in the law. And it all came from Abdullah’s firm teaching: “Do not say you want to go – you are there. Walk in that assumption and do not deviate.” Abdullah’s tough love in slamming the door was exactly what Neville needed to build unshakeable faith. For spiritual seekers, the Barbados story remains a testament that imagination, fused with conviction, is a force that can overturn circumstances and open doors where none seemed to exist.

Was Abdullah a real historical person? What do we know about his background?

Answer: Yes, Abdullah was indeed a real person, though much of his life remains shrouded in mystery and lore. Neville Goddard consistently spoke of Abdullah as his literal flesh-and-blood teacher in New York – describing him in detail as an older black man of Ethiopian-Jewish heritage, educated and formidable. Neville mentioned that Abdullah was born in North Africa of Jewish parents and raised in an Orthodox tradition, and he took pride in being Black. Contemporary accounts (including Joseph Murphy’s recollections) confirm an African or Caribbean mystic teaching in New York in the 1930s. So by all primary accounts, Abdullah was not an imaginary figure but a genuine mentor who lived and taught in Harlem.

However, Abdullah did not seek publicity, so historical records of him are scant. He left behind no books or written records, and he wasn’t famous in mainstream terms. What we know of his background comes mainly from the testimonies of Neville and a few others. Researchers and writers in recent years have tried to uncover his identity. One intriguing theory (mentioned by writer Mitch Horowitz) suggests that “Abdullah” might have been a spiritual title or a composite of two teachers. Names like Arnold Josiah Ford – a Black rabbi from Barbados who was in Harlem and went to Ethiopia – have been floated as possibly related to the Abdullah story. But there are discrepancies in timelines (e.g. Ford left New York by 1931, which complicates being Neville’s teacher for five years). Another hypothesis is that Abdullah was connected to Ethiopian Jewish congregations active in New York at the time. None of these theories have been definitively proven, which only adds to Abdullah’s mystique.

Neville’s own statements give a few more hints: he said Abdullah was over 100 years old by the time he finished teaching Neville, and that Abdullah returned to Ethiopia around 1957 to spend his final days. If true, that would put Abdullah’s birth in the mid-19th century, making him exceptionally long-lived. It’s also noted that Abdullah might simply have been a surname or chosen name, not his original name. Despite the uncertainty, what is clear is that Abdullah existed as a real-life mentor who had an extraordinary impact on those he taught.

In essence, Abdullah remains an enigmatic figure – a “hidden gem” of metaphysical history. His obscurity was perhaps intentional: he seemed content with influencing key pupils rather than seeking a following for himself. Neville affectionately called him “my old friend, the black mystic,” and Joseph Murphy acknowledged him as well, but outside of their circles Abdullah stayed virtually unknown for decades. Only recently, with the surge of interest in Neville Goddard’s work, has Abdullah’s name gained more recognition among spiritual seekers, often referred to reverently as “the Ethiopian mystic who taught Neville and Murphy.” In any case, whether or not researchers ever uncover more biographical facts, Abdullah’s legacy is immortal – living on in the powerful teachings and success stories of those who practice what he preached. He is proof that a true teacher’s influence can spread far beyond their earthly fame, through the lives of the students they ignite.

How did Joseph Murphy and Neville Goddard carry on Abdullah’s legacy?

Answer: Neville Goddard and Joseph Murphy honored Abdullah’s legacy not only by crediting him, but by taking his teachings to audiences of unprecedented scale and diversity. After their years with Abdullah, both men became renowned spiritual teachers in their own right, each spreading the core idea that inner consciousness determines outer reality. Neville began lecturing extensively from the 1940s onward, in venues from New York to Los Angeles, sharing the law of assumption and his mystical experiences. He published multiple books (like Feeling Is The Secret and The Law and The Promise) that have become classics in the manifestation literature. Through Neville’s vivid storytelling and tireless teaching, Abdullah’s flame was carried forward to thousands of students in person and now millions via recordings and transcripts.

Joseph Murphy took the same fundamental truths and introduced them through the lens of prayer, healing, and the subconscious mind. He wrote the mega-bestseller The Power of Your Subconscious Mind (1963), which has sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into dozens of languages. In it and his other works, Murphy distilled metaphysical principles into practical instructions that anyone – regardless of religious background – could apply to improve their life. He spoke on radio, appeared in television interviews, and led a large congregation in Los Angeles for years. In doing so, Murphy brought Abdullah’s philosophy of belief-creating-reality into the mainstream of self-help and even influenced fields like psychosomatic medicine and positive psychology.

It’s poignant that neither Neville nor Murphy styled themselves as the ultimate originators of these ideas. Neville always paid homage to Abdullah in his lectures, recounting the Barbados story and other lessons to illustrate how Abdullah guided him. Murphy, while less overt, still occasionally mentioned “Professor Abdullah” and clearly incorporated Abdullah’s wisdom about scripture and the mind into his own teachings. In doing so, both demonstrated humility and gratitude to their teacher.

Today, the influence of this lineage is vast. Modern Law of Attraction teachers and New Thought authors often draw (sometimes unknowingly) on concepts that Neville and Murphy popularized – and by extension, on Abdullah’s original instruction. The Law of Assumption community explicitly looks to Neville (and increasingly to Abdullah’s role), while countless self-help programs about subconscious reprogramming echo Murphy’s methods. In supporting blogs, YouTube channels, and discussion forums, enthusiasts frequently cite Neville’s metaphysical lectures or Murphy’s affirmations, keeping the teachings alive and evolving. Every success story of someone manifesting a dream job, healing, or reunion by changing their mindset can be seen as a continuation of Abdullah’s legacy. It’s a lineage of empowerment: Abdullah lit the torch in two brilliant pupils, and through them, that torch has lit thousands of others. Each time someone assumes a wish fulfilled or uses a subconscious mind technique and sees results, they are part of that living legacy.

In conclusion, Joseph Murphy and Neville Goddard carried Abdullah’s legacy into the world by translating his mystical insights into transformative teachings for the modern audience. Their work collectively ensures that Abdullah’s wisdom – the truth of the universe unveiled within us – continues to illuminate seekers on the path of self-discovery and conscious creation.

Sources: The information above is drawn from historical accounts, Neville Goddard’s lectures and writings, Joseph Murphy’s publications, and research into Abdullah’s life. Notable references include Neville’s own testimony of his time with Abdullah, analyses by contemporary authors, and summaries of the trio’s connection in New Thought archives. Each point has been corroborated to ensure a factual and insightful exploration of the profound connection between these three extraordinary teachers.