[212] All three have suggested Branham may been influenced by the teachings of Baptist minister Daniel Parker's two-seed doctrine. A 23-year-old leukemia patient was pronounced healed by Branham, but failed to recover and died about thirteen months later. Rptr. [158] Several perspectives on the decline of the healing revival have been offered. [181] He believed that the story of the fall of man in the Garden of Eden is allegorical and interpreted it to mean that the serpent had sexual intercourse with Eve, and their offspring was Cain. Right. Walter Hollenweger, "Branham filled the largest stadiums and meeting halls in the world" during his five major international campaigns. [185] Branham's teaching on divine healing were within the mainstream of Pentecostal theology and echoed the doctrines taught by Smith Wigglesworth, Bosworth, and other prominent Pentecostal ministers of the prior generation. [146] Branham generally attributed the failure of supplicants to receive healing to their lack of faith. This article contains all of William Branham's major prophecies and visions, the first date that they were told by William Branham and whether they were fulfilled or failed. ($380,759 in 2020 dollars)[8][156] Branham was never able to completely pay off the tax liability. [210] He began to openly teach serpent seed in 1958 at the height of racial unrest in the United States. [48] Branham married Brumbach in June 1934. In another case, a woman suffering a heart condition was pronounced healed by Branham, but died less than a week later. Nov. 2, 2010 -- The pastor of a Georgia megachurch with thousands of followers, who was twice married and is a father of . [277] In 2020, the Russian government labeled missionaries of Branham's teaching as "extremists" and banned the importation of Branham related publications to the Russian Federation. [265] Each of the men claiming to be his successor have established new sects of Branham's followers. David H. Souter. [87] In November 1948, he met with Lindsay and Moore and told them he had received another angelic visitation, instructing him to hold a series of meetings across the United States and then to begin holding meetings internationally. [232][229][233] Branham claimed to his audiences that he was hunting in Arizona when angels appeared to him and created the cloud overhead. [95], He refused to discuss controversial doctrinal issues during the healing campaigns,[96][97] and issued a policy statement that he would only minister on the "great evangelical truths". [10] Branham explained that his tendency towards "mystical experiences and moral purity" caused misunderstandings among his friends, family, and other young people; he was a "black sheep" from an early age. William Philip has been minister of the Tron since August 2004. . Pastor Rosier Pile : 'Course you ain't. At the peak of his popularity in the 1950s, Branham was widely adored and "the neo-Pentecostal world believed Branham to be a prophet to their generation". [179], Scholar Robert Price and Doug Weaver suggested that Branham's stance on denominations was developed in response to their rejection of his teachings in an attempt to maintain the loyalty of his closest followers. To satisfy segregation laws when ministering in the south, Branham's team would use a rope to divide the crowd by race. Schfer was later arrested in 2006, convicted, and died in prison.[287]. Also known as Bill C Brennan, Brennan Bill. Many also believe that Branham's son Joseph has claimed the inheritance of his father's ministry. [184], As Branham's ministry progressed, he increasingly condemned modern culture. A woman is the only thing can do it. [124] Hollenweger investigated Branham's use of the "word of knowledge gift" and found no instances in which Branham was mistaken in his often-detailed pronouncements. The first time he published any information about the visions were in 1953. [123][128][131], At meetings in Vancouver during 1947, newspaper reporters discovered that one young girl had been in Branham's prayer lines in multiple cities posing as a cripple, but rising to walk after Branham pronounced her healed each time. In a 2008 California court case, authorities investigating Leo Mercer's group of Branham followers in Arizona discovered that following "Branham's death in 1965, Mercer gradually became more authoritative, employing various forms of punishment. [113][120], Branham also claimed to pray for and heal the granddaughter of Florence Nightingale at a London airport. His only overseas trip during the 1960s proved a disappointment. Branham thought the decline was temporary. [219] As in their dispensational systems, Branham said each church represents a historical age, and that the angel of each age was a significant church figure. Goodreads Author. The CBC investigated Branham and focused their reporting on his connections to Jim Jones and the Ku Klux Klan and labeled Branham's followers a "doomsday cult". In 1957 Branham openly criticized A. 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. [172] Weaver also attributed Branham's eschatological teachings to the influence of a small group of his closest followers, who encouraged his desire for a unique ministry. The Son of Man is to reveal Himself among His people. "[5] He made a lasting influence on televangelism and the modern charismatic movement,[6] and his "stage presence remains a legend unparalleled in the history of the Charismatic movement". Gumbara reportedly had relations with over 100 women. Brennan was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1906. [3][307], Pearry Green was a defendant in multiple criminal cases concerning his financial dealings. [93] The loss of Lindsay as a manager and the publicity of Voice of Healing was a major setback for Branham. [171] By the 1960s, Branham's contemporaries and the Pentecostal denominations that had supported his campaigns regarded him as an extremely controversial teacher. [80] Moore invited his friend Gordon Lindsay to join the campaign team, which he did beginning at a meeting in Sacramento, California, in late 1947. [67], Branham held massive inter-denominational meetings, from which came reports of hundreds of miracles. director of photography Film Editing by William Holmes . [89], Branham spent many hours ministering and praying for the sick during his campaigns, and like many other leading evangelists of the time he suffered exhaustion. William Branham lived from April 1909, and died in December of 1965. No animal is immoral, nor it can be, for it is not designed so it can be. 1. They claimed that many of Branham prophecies were only publicly reported after their fulfillment. Investigators of Branham's claim were unable to identify the woman in the photograph. Owen Burns E.V. [209][210][122], Branham reported discussing the possibility that blacks were descended from apes as early as 1929, but claimed to reject the belief at the time. [186], The teaching was accepted and widely taught by many of the evangelists of the healing revival, and they took it with them into the subsequent Charismatic and evangelical movements. [137][138], Similar allegations came from Branham's European campaigns. Many written testimonies. Dr. William J. Brennan. [242] He argued that continued allegiance to any denomination would lead to an acceptance of the mark of the beast, which would mean missing the rapture. 3D 630, "Shiloh's future in question after Living Word dissolves", "Insight: German sect victims seek escape from Chilean nightmare past", "Krefeld and its connection to Colonia Dignidad", "Schfer's former henchman speaks for the first time: asks for his share after a millionaire agreement between Villa Baviera and the CDE", "Pastor's polygamy beliefs under scrutiny", "Pastor suspeito de crimes sexuais contra fiis morre de Covid-19, em Goinia", "Five Founders and Marketers of Two Hedge Funds Indicted on Conspiracy and Securities Fraud Charges", "Five Church Leaders Plead Guilty to Securities Fraud Conspiracy", "Administrative Proceedings File No. [308], In 2014, Pastor Donny Reagan made news in the United States for promoting Branham's racial teachings. [168] Weaver pointed to other factors that may have helped destroy the initial ecumenism of the revival; tension between the independent evangelists and the Pentecostal churches caused by the evangelists' fund-raising methods, denominational pride, sensationalism, and doctrinal conflicts particularly between the Oneness and Trinitarian factions within Pentecostalism. Mercer would punish girls by cutting their hair, and force boys to wear girls' clothing. Josh is . [151], Finances became an issue again in 1956 when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) charged Branham with tax evasion. He investigated the phenomena and discovered that the cloud had been created by an exploded Thor rocket carrying a classified spy satellite launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base that failed to make orbit. She is designed, alone, for filth and unclean living. A dog can't do it, a hog can't do it, a bird can't do it. Tabernacle of The Lord - Townville S.C. Bethel Tabernacle - Beaufort S.C. Most of his predictions had already been fulfilled by the first time he reported the visions in 1953. [192] By 1957 he began promoting an annihilationist position in keeping with Parham's teachings. William Branham of Jeffersonville, Ind., prayed for her and assured the heartbroken mother her daughter would live. Bill Brennan hasn't been seen since he walked out the door of the Stardust casino in 1992 with a huge haul of cash and chips. [182], Branham issued a series of prophecies during his lifetime. [106] Branham believed the light was a divine vindication of his ministry;[105] others believed it was a glare from the venue's overhead lighting. [8] Branham briefly stopped campaigning and said he would have to take a job to repay the debt, but the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International ultimately offered financial assistance to cover the debt. [184] Unlike his views on the Godhead and Annihilationism, there was no precedent within Pentecostalism for his views on predestination, and opened him to widespread criticism. Allen. As Branham got older they moved to Jeffersonville, Indiana. In total, critics of Branham identified many claims which appeared to be false when investigated. [124] Criticism of Branham's use of this gift was primarily around its nature; some asserted that it was a non-Christian practice and accused him of witchcraft and telepathy. During the March 3 meeting of the Board of Education, veteran educator Dr. William Brennan was appointed Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2022. [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. See? [127] Branham was openly confronted with such criticisms and rejected the assertions. [173], At first, Branham taught his doctrines only within his own church at Jeffersonville, but beginning in the 1960s he began to preach them at other churches he visited. Supporters of polygamy claim Branham authorized the practice in his 1965 sermon entitled "Marriage and Divorce". Branham was lambasted by critics who asked how it was possible the deaf man could have heard his command to stop smoking. [201] Citing the creation story in which Eve is taken from Adam's side, Branham taught that woman was not part of God's original creation, and she was a byproduct of man.[199]. Bill . Generation No. Shortly after Branham's death, his followers divided in multiple feuding groups. He graduated from Mineville High School in 1953. On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: CIA director William Burns; Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice ; Reps. Mike Gallagher, Republican of Wisconsin, and Raja . Those who leave are often shunned or disowned. [158] Branham and Lindsay ineffectively attempted to encourage the other evangelists to help their local churches rather than launch national careers. [81] Following the Shreveport meetings, Branham held a series of meetings in San Antonio, Phoenix, and at various locations in California. [119] Despite such occasional glowing reports, most of the press coverage Branham received was negative. [35], During June 1933, Branham held tent revival meetings that were sponsored by Davis and the First Pentecostal Baptist Church. Women had to be punished. [274] According to Enroth, Branham's followers believe subjecting themselves to this treatment is necessary for them to "be refined and perfect" and "ready to meet Jesus" at this second coming. [214][204] Branham was baptized and ordained by Roy Davis, a founding member and later Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan; Branham and Davis continued to associate throughout Branham's life. Despite her diagnosis, the couple had a second child, Sharon Rose, who was born on October 27, 1936. [21], Branham was involved in a firearms incident and was shot in both legs in March 1924, at age 14; he later told his audiences he was involved in a hunting accident. Duzyer also reported that several of Branham's prophecies, like the 16 drownings or the destruction of the United States, were never fulfilled. [106] Upshaw sent a letter describing his healing claim to each member of Congress. Polygamy is a point of conflict among Branham's followers; not all groups accept the practice. One of the most notable is the Book of Revelation. [199] While he did not condemn women who refused the holiness moral code to Hell, he insisted they would not be part of the rapture. [228], According to Weaver, the sermons were primarily "a restatement of the dispensationalism espoused in the sermons on the seven church ages". For one vision, he saw Mussolini invading Ethiopia and the African country falling at the Italian dictator's feet. [181][182][183], The Full Gospel tradition, which has its roots in Wesleyan Arminianism, is the theology generally adhered to by the Charismatic movement and Pentecostal denominations. Some of his followers believed he was claiming divinity and were prepared to accept his claims. Bishop Jim Swilley said he hopes to prevent teen suicides by coming out. [35], Branham claimed to his audiences he was first exposed to a Pentecostal church in 1936, which invited him to join, but he refused. He claimed that at his birth, a "Light come [] whirling through the window, about the size of a pillow, and circled around where I was, and went down on the bed".Branham told his publicist Gordon Lindsay that he had mystical experiences from an early . [185] He believed healing was the main focus of the ministry of Jesus Christ and believed in a dual atonement; "salvation for the soul and healing for the body". He and his lovely wife, Mandy, have been married since 1999. He made all nations. [211] Branham taught that humanity's choice in salvation was negated by their ancestry, and that genetics determined one's eternal destiny; the offspring of Cain were foreordained to damnation while the offspring of Seth were foreordained to salvation. People began to circulate healing testimonies which, when they were checked out by reputable journalists and reporters, even those who were friendly to the movement, were found to be false. [201] Branham believed women were guilty of committing adultery if their appearance was intended to motivate men to lust, and viewed a woman's place as "in the kitchen". [229] The sermons focused on the Book of Revelation 6:117, and provided an interpretation of the meaning of each of the seals, which Branham connected with his prior sermons on the church ages. W. E. Kidston, was editor of The Apostolic Herald and had many contacts in the Pentecostal movement. The estimate included 50,000 in the United States, with a considerable following in Central and South America (including 40,000 in Brazil), India, and Africa; particularly in Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [203][177], In the 1933 visions, he reported seeing self-driving "egg-shaped" cars in one vision. [169] Gordon Lindsay's eulogy stated that Branham's death was the will of God and privately he accepted the interpretation of Kenneth E. Hagin, who claimed to have prophesied Branham's death two years before it happened. The coterie reunites to consider how to oppose a seemingly overwhelming enemy. [10][16] Branham stated he never violated the command. After the world failed to end in 1977, Time Magazine included the failed prediction as one of the "top ten end-of-the-world prophecies". "[101], Branham explained to his audiences that the angel that commissioned his ministry had given him two signs by which they could prove his commission. [82][83] In 1948, Branham and Lindsay founded Voice of Healing magazine, which was originally aimed at reporting Branham's healing campaigns. William Graham Tullian Tchividjian (pronounced cha-vi-jin) is the Senior Pastor of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. [172][198] Branham's strict moral code echoed the traditions of early Pentecostalism but became increasingly unpopular because he refused to accommodate mid-century Pentecostalism's shifting viewpoint. [19] Branham told his audiences that he was required to help his father with the illegal production and sale of liquor during prohibition. He held meetings that month in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and drew a crowd of 25,000 with attendees from 28 different states. In fact, the followers of Branham pray that evil will come upon people who leave their church. [150] It also revealed that others assisting in his campaigns were taking financial advantage of the campaigns. He claimed reports of the baptismal story were carried in newspapers across the United States and Canada. Brennan served in the field of Catholic education for a number of years. Select this result to view William E Brennan III's phone number, address, and more. Despite Branham's objections, some followers of his teachings placed him at the center of a cult of personality during his final years. Edmonton Living Word Assembly. As a varsity athlete he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. Branham's prediction of the end of the world by 1977 was widely circulated and well known. [78] The size of the crowds presented a problem for Branham's team as they found it difficult to find venues that could seat large numbers of attendees. Learn More. Branham reported that in his visions he saw seven major events would occur before the Second Coming of Christ, including the prediction of the rise of Adolf Hitler, the Second World War, the Italian occupation of Ethiopia, and the rise of communism. Historian Catherine Wessinger concludes Jones used Christianity as a vehicle to covertly advance his personal ideology, "Let me close by saying this: that the Son of man is now being revealed from heaven. The apostle Paul, the Messenger to the first church age experienced visions during his ministry. [286] Schfer had a history of child molestation dating to the 1950s. [160], In the closing years of the revival, Branham helped launch and popularize the ministry of Jim Jones, the founder and leader of the Peoples Temple. Jones later became known for the mass murder and suicide at Jonestown in November 1978. [187] Branham viewed Martin Luther as the initiator of a process that would result in the restoration of the true form of Christianity, and traced the advancement of the process through other historic church figures. [228] Branham viewed the revelation of the seals as the crowning achievement of his ministry and the ultimate fulfillment of his purpose as a prophet. 1 William Brennan Sen was born c.1780 at Ballyphilip, Freshford Parish, Co Kilkenny. Branham identified historical Christian figures as church age messengers, naming some of the same men as Russel. In response, the churches which hosted Branham's campaign conducted independent follow-up interviews with people Branham pronounced healed to gather testimonies which they could use to counter the negative press. [10][11] According to Branham, that year his family moved to Jeffersonville, Indiana. They've always been a segregation. [275] Enroth reported instances of families being separated, with children being taken from their parents and reassigned to other families to be raised as a form of discipline. However, according to multiple Branham biographers, like Baptist historian Doug Weaver and Pentecostal historian Bernie Wade, Branham was exposed to Pentecostal teachings from his conversion. Gumbura and his followers were polygamous. [81], Lindsay was a successful publicist and manager for Branham, and played a key role in helping him gain national and international recognition. [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. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com In Iran, Branham's followers have faced persecution, with the government shutting down ten of their house churches in 2018 and jailing several Branham followers. [175] As a result of their view of his teachings, many Pentecostals judged that Branham had "stepped out of his anointing" and had become a "bad teacher of heretical doctrine". [293][294][295][296], Roberts Liardon commented, "According to Branham, since women introduced men to sex, polygamy was brought about. [252] One common theme among all groups is the belief that Branham was the return of Elijah the prophet and receiving his prophetic revelations is necessary to escape the impending destruction of the world. Recruiters do not tell new members that the cult originated with deep ties to white supremacy groups." [225] Summarizing the contrasting views held of Branham, Kydd stated, "Some thought he was God. It's just the woman that can. [101][102] Branham's use of what his fellow evangelists called a word of knowledge gift separated him from his contemporaries in the early days of the revival. [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. [25] Branham accused Eve of producing a "hybrid" race, and he provided a way to trace the hybrid line of the Serpent's Seed to Africans and Jews through Ham the biblical progenitor of the African peoples, King Ahab, and Judas Iscariot. He saw an automobile looking like an egg that's being run not by humans but by remote control. [121], Branham similarly claimed to pray for King Gustaf V while in Sweden in April 1950. Arockia Dass Chinnappan H.G.N. He claimed to be a minister from God, a prophet even. [177] Branham lamented Mercer and the actions of his group as he worried that a cult was potentially being formed among his most fanatical followers. [187] As a result, he believed that from a very early date, the church had stopped following the "pure Word of God" and had been seduced into a false form of Christianity. William Brennan, in full William Joseph Brennan, Jr., (born April 25, 1906, Newark, N.J., U.S.died July 24, 1997, Arlington, Va.), associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States (1956-90). [136] A week later the mother told this newspaper she was confident the evangelist's words were true and had cancelled a scheduled visit to St. Christopher's Hospital in Philadelphia." Describing Branham's method, Bosworth said "he does not begin to pray for the healing of the afflicted in body in the healing line each night until God anoints him for the operation of the gift, and until he is conscious of the presence of the Angel with him on the platform. "[239] His final statement on the subject convinced a number of his followers he was indeed claiming divinity. Many people Branham prayed for were required to first write their name, address, and what they were seeking prayer for on prayer cards. [143] Michael Plaff, a doctor, was pronounced healed of cancer by Branham during one meeting. [284] Schfer and other members of his church served as William Branham's personal security detail on his 1955 European tour. Maria Arokiam Chinnappan H.G.N. [177] Before he died, some of his followers had already begun compiling his sermons and treating them as oral scripture, with a significant minority of his followers believing in his divinity. [97] Kydd reported that by watching films of the revival meetings, "the viewer would assume almost everyone was healed", but "results were less promising whenever follow-up was made. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. [59], The following year, disaster struck when Jeffersonville was ravaged by the Ohio River flood of 1937. Sims, who attended both the KKK rallies and the healing revivals, was surprised to see some of the same groups of people at both events. [38] His followers believed his ministry was accompanied by miraculous signs from its beginning, and that when he was baptizing converts on June 11, 1933, in the Ohio River near Jeffersonville, a bright light descended over him and that he heard a voice say, "As John the Baptist was sent to forerun the first coming of Jesus Christ, so your message will forerun His second coming". [256] In 2018, Voice of God Recordings claimed to serve Branham-related support material to about two million people through the William Branham Evangelical Association, and estimated there were 24 million total followers of Branham's teachings. Reporters attempted to confront Branham over these issues, but Branham refused to be interviewed. [127] By 1960, the number of evangelists holding national campaigns dropped to 11. [245], Weaver wrote that Branham gradually revised and embellished some of his prophecies over time, sometimes substantially. Attendees reported seeing him "staggering from intense fatigue" during his last meetings. (Massapequa School District) [265] Peary Greene (19332015) in Arizona, and Ewald Frank in Germany both held influence over a significant number of churches. It is now." Sign Up. [163] Jones needed a religious headliner to endorse his ministry and invited Branham to share the platform with him at a self-organized religious convention held at the Cadle Tabernacle auditorium in Indianapolis from June 11 to 15, 1956. Branham was "not impressed with the multi-cultural aspects of the PAJC as it was contrary to the dogmas advanced by his friends in the Ku Klux Klan. [71], Historians name his June 1946 St. Louis meetings as the inauguration of the healing revival period. [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. and completed the Pastor's Training Course, having been a Minister in Training with us, in June 2017. [68] By August his fame had spread widely. William Branham & The Message of The Hour. The best result we found for your search is William E Brennan III age 60s in Milford, MA. Home; Message Hub; Audio; Message Search; KJV Search; Contact; Online Prayer Requests; Video. If I was a colored man, or a brown man, or a yellow man, or a red man, I would be just as happy about it. [118] El Paso Herald-Post reported hundreds of attendees at one meeting seeking divine healing. [177] James McDonald of the University of Arizona Institute of Atmospheric Physics was present when the 1963 cloud phenomena appeared. Paul Cain, Bill Hamon, Kenneth Hagin, and other restoration prophets cite Branham as a major influence. After 1956, attendance at Branham's meetings dwindled and his appeal became limited to the loyal following that developed around him during the earlier years. [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. Followers of Branham's teachings in Colonia Dignidad were portrayed in the 2015 film Colonia. Branham obtained a truck and had it painted with advertisements for his healing ministry which he toured in. [127][122], In 1955, Branham's campaigning career began to slow following financial setbacks. "Strong ties were forged" between Schfer, William Branham, and Ewald Frank during Branham's time in Germany. He is a minister in the United Reformed Churches in North . "[144] When Branham attempted to visit South Africa again in 1965, the South African government placed restrictions on his visa preventing him from holding any healing revivals while he was in the country. [247] Branham's followers believe his prophecies came true, or will do so in the future. An investigative reporter suspected Branham had staged the miracle. [74][74][d][e], His first reported revival meetings of the period were held over 12 days during June 1946 in St. Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of William Brennan. I ain't never gonna forget him again! William Jay (Author), S. O. Brennan (Editor) 12 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $0.00 Read with Kindle Unlimited to also enjoy access to over 3 million more titles $9.99 to buy Paperback $34.95 3 Used from $30.55 6 New from $34.95 [49][50][51][52][53][54][55] Branham served as pastor until 1946, and the church name eventually shortened to the Branham Tabernacle. 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