[248] Most eulogies only tacitly acknowledged Branham's controversial teachings, focusing instead on his many positive contributions and recalled his wide popularity and impact during the years of the healing revival. [189] Although Branham referred in his sermons to the culmination of the process as a future event affecting other people, he believed he and his followers were fulfilling his restoration beliefs. [99] After completing his sermon, he would proceed with the prayer line where he would pray for the sick. [261] Though Branham is no longer widely known outside Pentecostalism,[260] his legacy continues today. [39][40], Belief in the baptismal story is a critical element of faith among Branham's followers. [54] Branham married his second wife Meda Marie Broy in 1941, and together they had three children; Rebekah (b. [143], Ern Baxter, who participated in most of Branham's campaigns between November 1947 and 1953 including his tours to India and Europe, reflected on the exaggerated reports of miracles in the healing revival in a 1978 interview. [237], Beginning in 1958, Branham began to claim Luke 17:30 was being fulfilled. Followers of Branham's son expect the resurrection of Branham to fulfill unfinished prophecies. 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[96], Branham would often request God to "confirm his message with two-or-three faith inspired miracles". The government of Chile banned Ewald Frank from entering the country after finding he had been visiting and holding revival meetings with Schfer's followers at Colonia. His family was unable to pay for his medical bills, but members of the Indiana Ku Klux Klan stepped in to cover the expenses. W. E. Kidston, was editor of The Apostolic Herald and had many contacts in the Pentecostal movement. [177] James McDonald of the University of Arizona Institute of Atmospheric Physics was present when the 1963 cloud phenomena appeared. Branham came to depend on The Herald of Faith published by Joseph Mattsson-Bose as his primary publicity tool for the final years of his ministry. [87] He remained a strong Branham supporter until his death in 1958. News reports labeled the group as the Malindi cult. [150], The IRS investigation showed Branham did not pay close attention to the amount of money flowing through his ministry,[154] and had failed to document gifts and donations he received or how the proceeds were used. [111] At his June 1947 revivals in Vandalia, Illinois, the local news reported that Beck Walker, a man who was deaf and mute from birth, was pronounced healed but failed to recover. She now considers it a cult", "Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani arrested after police raid his home", "St. Petersburg court declares books by U.S. missionary Branham extremist", 44 Cal. [34] Branham's congregation was badly impacted by the disaster and his family was displaced from their home. William M. Branham was born near Burkesville, Kentucky, on April 6, 1909,[10][11][12][a][b] the son of Charles and Ella Harvey Branham, the oldest of ten children. His fame rapidly spread as crowds were drawn to his stories of angelic visitations and reports of miracles happening at his meetings. [203][224][225][203][226], Branham preached a series of sermons in 1963 on the Seven Seals, which he regarded as a highlight of his ministry. [216] Some African followers of Branham's teachings have embraced the racial components and openly call for the "submission of the black man to the white man". [282], In 2002, Ralph G. Stair, a leader of a Branham's followers in United States, was arrested and convicted of molesting minors, raping multiple women in his church, and financial crimes. [254][255] Branham is most remembered for his use of the "sign-gifts" that awed the Pentecostal world. The term Branhamism refers to the teachings of the "prophet" William M. Branham (1909-1965), although those who follow his teaching would not necessarily like the term. [281] The organization disbanded in 2018 following widespread allegations of sexual molestation of children. [182], Branham issued a series of prophecies during his lifetime. That's right; hybrid again. Walter Hollenweger, "Branham filled the largest stadiums and meeting halls in the world" during his five major international campaigns. [81] Lindsay reported 70,000 attendees to the 14 days of meetings and long prayer lines as Branham prayed for the sick. 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[79], Author and researcher Patsy Sims noted that venues used to host campaign meetings also hosted KKK rallies just days prior to the revival meetings, which sometimes led to racial tensions. [165][166][h], Consensus among historians is that the healing revival ended in 1958. DOCUMENTAIRE: QUI EST VRAIMENT WILLIAM BRANHAM? - YouTube [182] Many different followers of Branham's teachings have claimed to be his immediate successor, or an Elisha to his Elijah. [l] Charismatics are apologetic towards Branham's early ministry and embrace his use of the "sign-gifts". [149], The "word of knowledge" gift used by Branham was also subject to much criticism. [35], During June 1933, Branham held tent revival meetings that were sponsored by Davis and the First Pentecostal Baptist Church. [127] Branham was openly confronted with such criticisms and rejected the assertions. Allen. [208][209] Branham believed that the serpent was transformed into a reptile snake after it was cursed by God. [181][204][25] Branham also taught the belief that Cain's modern descendants were masquerading as educated people and scientists,[205] and were "a big religious bunch of illegitimate bastard children"[206][103] who comprised the majority of society's criminals. Branham's campaign produced photos of an emaciated woman who they claimed to be Nightingale's granddaughter. [127] By 1960, the number of evangelists holding national campaigns dropped to 11. He and his fellow conspirators pleaded guilty in 2010 and in 2011 were sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay millions in restitution. The old sow hog, the old slut dog, once a year, one moment, that's for her babies. [170], At the same time the Charismatic movement was gaining broad acceptance, Branham began to transition to a teaching ministry. [260], Edward Babinski describes Branham's followers as "odd in their beliefs, but for the most part honest hard-working citizens", and wrote that calling them a cult "seems unfair". [167] Non-Charismatic Christianity completely rejected Branham. [93] The loss of Lindsay as a manager and the publicity of Voice of Healing was a major setback for Branham. 1,866 likes. [39][34] Peter Duyzer noted that Branham's story of the events surrounding the death of his wife and daughter conflicted with historical evidence; they did not die during the flood, he and his wife were both already Pentecostals before they married, and he was pastor of a Pentecostal church at the time of their deaths. [271][1], In his book Churches that Abuse, Ronald Enroth wrote that some churches use Branham's teachings to "belittle, insult, and berate" their members as part of their discipleship teachings on submission, humility, and obedience. [112][94] Attendance at the meetings generally exceeded 7,000 despite resistance to his meetings by the state churches. Jones later became known for the mass murder and suicide at Jonestown in November 1978. [195] Branham's doctrine was similar to the anti-Catholic rhetoric of classical Pentecostalism and Protestantism, which commonly associated the mark of the beast with Catholicism. At recorded meetings in California during April 1951, Branham pronounced Morton healed, but the child subsequently died in October. PDF Qui est william marrion branham pdf - disonde.com [47] The church flourished at first, but its growth began to slow. [74][74][d][e], His first reported revival meetings of the period were held over 12 days during June 1946 in St. News reports claimed that Mugala's followers forced 145 priests and nuns to strip naked, cover their heads, and filmed their whippings. That's exactly right. [194] He distinguished his baptismal formula from the Oneness baptism formula in the name of Jesus by teaching that the baptismal formula should be in the name of Lord Jesus Christ.