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William Marrion Branham (April 6, 1909 – December 24, 1965) was an American Christian minister and faith healer who initiated the post-World War II healing revival, and claimed to be a prophet with the anointing of Elijah, who had come to prelude Christ's second coming; some of his followers have been labeled a "doomsday cult".
Branhamism" (also known as "Branhamology" [1]) refers to the unique theology and key doctrines taught by William Marrion Branham, including his eschatological views, annihilationism, oneness of the Godhead, predestination, eternal security, and the serpent's seed. [2] Branham's followers refer to his teachings collectively as "The Message". [3]
According to the group's website and news media reports, GNIM has been influenced by the End-Time Message of William Branham, an informal global network of churches that emerged from Oneness Pentecostalism. [9] [7] [39] Investigators uncovered booklets of Branham's teachings at the commune which were pictured in a news broadcast. [40] [41]
Mercer successfully convinced many people to join him in his commune, and most stayed in the commune on William Branham's endorsement and advice. [5] The members of the commune were drawn from William Branham's followers in Canada, West Virginia, Michigan, Illinois, Kentucky, Georgia, Kansas, and Indiana. There were about 130 members in 1967. [6]
William Branham, who died in a 1965 car accident, is widely regarded as the initiator and the pacesetter of the revival, and described by Harrell as the movement's "unlikely leader." [ 5 ] [ 6 ] Roberts emerged as the most popular figure and left the most lasting legacy, including the university bearing his name.
A physician named William Standish Reed actually answered a letter sent by Randi regarding a claim of a miraculous cancer cure discussed on TV. But the reply (included as Appendix II) was worthless, saying that the woman's appearance and testimony on the 700 Club was sufficient evidence and refused to answer Randi's specific questions.
This category is for articles about or related to William M. Branham, his teachings, and his followers. Pages in category "Branhamism" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total.
Gumbura was a practitioner of polygamy and a follower of the teachings of American charismatic preacher William Branham, sometimes called Branhamism or The Message. [2] [3] [4] Gumbura's estate was lavishly furnished. News media reported there were about 400 members of his church.