Billy graham books biography and list of works author. Graham also wrote a syndicated newspaper column, my answer, and, in 1957, launched christianity today magazine. Feb 21, 2018 billy graham and ruth bell met at wheaton college in the fall of 1940. His autobiography just as i am, published in 1997, achieved a triple crown. Billy graham, counselor to presidents and the most widely heard christian evangelist in history, has died at age 99.
Billy graham preached before more than 200 million people in person and through tv and radio broadcast worldwide, and. In 1950, he founded the billy graham evangelistic association in minneapolis and began the weekly hour of decision radio program. Special books picked by franklin graham and bessie featured in ruths attic bookstore at the billy graham library. We had recently completed work on his book the reason for my hopesalvation. Billy graham, the worldrenowned author, preacher, and evangelist has delivered the gospel message to more people facetoface than anyone in history and. Billy graham is suffering from the same affliction as comic book artist frank miller. Billy graham and ruth bell met at wheaton college in the fall of 1940. William henderson graham july 1, 1935 april 4, 1997 was an africanamerican comics artist best known for his work on the marvel comics series luke cage, hero for hire and the jungle action feature black panther. Forbes has reported that two nonprofits associated with billy graham are among the biggest charities in the u.
Billy graham is probably not the author of his own final. Graham wrote numerous books including peace with god, world aflame. Graham wrote more than 30 books and founded the billy graham evangelistic association in 1950. Billy graham books biography and list of works author of. Billy graham didnt just take to tv, he authored many books from the secret of happiness to where i am. Graham wrote numerous books including peace with god, world aflame, just as i am, the reason for my hope. Three bestselling works complete in one volume angels, how to be born again, and the holy spirit. Billy grahams message of the cross never changed since he preached it at his first crusade to an audience of 6,000 at the civic auditorium in grand rapids, mich. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does.
Who was billy graham and who are his family members. A message from billy graham the bible is somewhat like a library because it is actually a collection of books. Graham wrote 34 books, including peace with god, angels, and his bestselling autobiography, just as i am. No other book is as important as the bible and christians need to make an effort to understand it, the rev. Billy graham books biography and list of works author of angels. Racial and ethnic hostility is the foremost social problem facing our world today. World aflame by billy graham, first edition abebooks. Billy graham married his wife ruth on august, 1943. Billy graham, americas pastor, has died graham s other books include. World aflame by graham, billy and a great selection of related books. Billy graham delivers a powerful, brutally honest, crucial, and thoughtprovoking message, as he invites others to secure their eternal hope, reiterated by his son franklin grahams forewordsharing his incredible past of eighty years of teachings to the present, at almost 97 yearsofage, in his final chapter.
In their 64 years of marriage, the couple had five children together. Some said billy graham made a lot of enemies in pulling down those ropes, but for him it was a matter of christian conviction and conscience. Heres a look at the highlights of his 70year publishing career. Billy graham wrote a total of 33 books, including many bestsellers and autobiographies, and many of his earlier works have been updated and reissued. Then he lived another 21 years, leaving behind 33 books he wrote, countless more books about him, and uncountable millions of souls touched. But the name of his first book continues to be a central part of the ministry of the billy graham evangelistic association. A vivacious and feisty beauty who had grown up in china as the daughter of presbyterian medical missionaries, ruth was the. Which religious denomination is billy grahams teaching most. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Billy graham, worldrenowned preacher, evangelist, and author, has delivered the gospel message to more people facetoface than anyone in history and has ministered on every continent of the world, in. Peace with god, published in 1953, was grahams first bestseller. Discount prices on books by billy graham, including titles like how to pass higher biology. See all books authored by billy graham, including angels, and just as i am, and more on. Often called americas pastor, graham prayed with every u.
List of books by billy graham a biblical standard for evangelists 1984. A vivacious and feisty beauty who had grown up in china as the daughter of presbyterian medical missionaries, ruth. But in recent years, i have felt i have belonged to all the churches. In 1993, billy graham wrote this message on the sin of racism. The first collection was probably the first five books of the bible often called the. Sep 29, 2015 in this book, billy graham points to gods eternal deliverance, gods eternal sacrifice and gods eternal love and joy. Billy grahamwrote a total of 33 books, including many bestsellers and autobiographies, and many of his earlier works have been updated and reissued throughout the years. Billy graham books list of books by author billy graham. The couple remained married until ruths death in 2007. In this book, billy graham points to gods eternal deliverance, gods eternal sacrifice and gods eternal love and joy. Billy grahams new home, by franklin graham usa today.
In one of his books, billy graham wrote, i was raised a presbyterian but later became a baptist. Billy graham has 282 books on goodreads with 51775 ratings. The my answer syndicated newspaper column, for example, for years featured grahams name and picture, but it was written by billy graham evangelistic association staff. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Nov 02, 2015 the my answer syndicated newspaper column, for example, for years featured grahams name and picture, but it was written by billy graham evangelistic association staff.
When asked for tips on how to better understand the. In peace with god billy graham asks god to help this book find its way into the hands and hearts of a lost, confused, and searching world. Billy graham didnt change my spiritual course in life. Feb 21, 2018 forbes has reported that two nonprofits associated with billy graham are among the biggest charities in the u. The first child virginia leftwich was born in 1945. In peace with god billy graham asks god to help this book find its way into the hands and hearts of a. Graham wrote 33 books, many which became top sellers.
Courtesybgea weeks before his 95th birthday, billy graham said, i am. Billy graham wrote a total of 33 books, including many bestsellers and autobiographies, and many of his earlier works have been updated and reissued throughout the years. World aflame by graham, billy and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Publishers weekly asked three noted historians to name a. He wrote it with considerable input and advice from his wife ruth. Other songs written to honor graham include hero of the faith written by eddie carswell of newsong, which became a hit, billy, youre my hero by greg hitchcock, billy graham by the swirling eddies. As i grew i read many books billy graham wrote and felt that he was my mentor and friend.
Courtesybgea weeks before his 95th birthday, billy graham said, i am ready to start my next book. Apr 01, 2020 billy graham seated with his wife ruth, children and grandchildren. The reality of eternity in his 33rd book, where i am, eternity, and our life beyond. But the name of his first book continues to be a central part of the. Which religious denomination is billy grahams teaching. Billy graham, americas pastor, has died grahams other books include. Sep 06, 2018 in one of his books, billy graham wrote, i was raised a presbyterian but later became a baptist. Jan 08, 2018 some said billy graham made a lot of enemies in pulling down those ropes, but for him it was a matter of christian conviction and conscience. Those books were written over many centuries, and they were only gradually brought together into their present form. A look at all the books billy graham wrote the rev. Special books picked by franklin graham and bessie featured in ruths attic bookstore. Billy graham, worldrenowned preacher, evangelist, and author, has delivered the gospel message to more people facetoface than anyone in history and has ministered on every continent of the world, in more than 185 countries. Every day, thousands of people visit, where the gospel is presented in a clear way. Countless books have been written about billy graham during the evangelists consequential decades before his death feb.
Billy graham wrote a total of 33 books, many of which have become bestsellers. Other songs written to honor graham include hero of the faith written by eddie carswell of newsong, which became a hit, billy, youre my hero by greg hitchcock, billy graham by the swirling eddies, billy graham s bible by joe nichols, billy frank by randy stonehill, and an original song titled just as i am by fernando ortega. Billy graham warns of fire and brimstone in final book. Graham reached tens of millions of individuals with the same lifechanging gospel that marked the entirety of his life and ministry. The event, and graham, got a major boost from publishing magnate william randolph hearst. About once a year, the column acknowledged that graham approved rather than wrote the answers, and even this statement didnt mean that he had personally approved. Billy graham books list of books by author billy graham thriftbooks. Billy graham preached before more than 200 million people in person and through tv and radio broadcast worldwide, and saw more than 3 million people commit their lives to christ at his crusades. A man undoing the goodwill and reputation built up over the years by a descent into extremist curmudgeonhood.