Summary

Detailed bibliography

Weltee Wolo

Rasmussen College

Author Note

This paper is being submitted on December 02, 2017 Sherry Kamrowski’s

American Religious History G333/REL3131 course

Detailed bibliography

Aikman, D. (2007). Billy Graham: His Life and Influence. . Thomas Nelson Publishers.

This source provides important information about the early evangelical works of Billy Graham. The author has documented enough works by Billy through his evangelical missions across the USA and the globe. Through his personal prayerful and fasting life, the author shows how influential Billy was in his evangelical work. He was able to gather the world heads of states and millions of citizens would gather in his evangelical meetings and million would give their lives to Christ in these meetings. Through his work, he was able to make people see the works of Christ and embrace Christianity.

Church & State. (2011, March). Evangelist Billy Graham Says He Now Regrets Involvement In Politics. Retrieved from https://www.au.org/church-state/march-2011-church-state/people-events/evangelist-billy-graham-says-he-now-regrets

This article describes the never-ending interaction between the state and the church. In his evangelical years, Billy was able to cut across these fronts and advocate for better governance. He led an active evangelical lifestyle that had major political interactions. Billy became an unofficial adviser to President Nixon and even issued advise about how to a presidential campaign in the USA. After retirement, Billy seems to have noticed some errors in his active political lifestyle and wished he could not have led such lifestyle. This paper will show the lifestyle and the works of Billy Graham.

Finstuen, A., Wills, A. B., & Wacker, G. (2017). Billy Graham American Pilgrim. New York: Oxford university press.

The authors have provided in details how Bill was able to awaken the American evangelical movement as well as influenced an evangelical awakening in the entire globe. The authors provide a detailed trail of both social, political and spiritual works led by Bill graham and his colleagues. This book will be important in showing the works of Bill and its significance to the modern Christian society in the USA.

Horstman, B. M. (2002, June 27). BILLY GRAHAM: A MAN WITH A MISSION. Retrieved from The Cincinnati Post : https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-87912863.html

This article not only shed more light to the life and works of Bill but also shows the span of his influence in the globe. The article notes that Bill was not only a friend but also a confidant of the US presidents from Eisenhower reign, the head of Catholic Church, as well as the UK queen. This shows that Bill interacted and influenced the works of the major global leaders. Billy was also a confident and ambitious evangelist who was not cowered by the authoritarian rule. His bold actions led the acceptance of the important role that religion plays in the society. However, the most outstanding character is the fact that in spite of all the fame and recognition given to him, he never held himself too high. He was always quick to acknowledge the role and supremacy of God in all actions.

Trinity Broadcasting Network. (2016). Billy Graham classics. Retrieved from https://www.tbn.org/announcements/billy-graham-classics-span-25-years-of-gospel-preaching-for-the-masses

This site provides important information about the various preaching of Billy. There are videos and other important recordings of the meeting, crusades and meetings held by Billy in his preaching ministry. The preaching spans a long period of over 25 years. The collection is a testament of the preaching and the evangelical works across the globe. Through the videos, the visitations by the holy spirit is evidenced by the large crowd who are moved to tears, speaking in tongues as well as the massive crowds that come to repent and accept salvation. This site will provide video evidence of the influence and works of Billy Graham.