Mar 17, 2015 aimee semple mcpherson, commonly known as sister aimee, was a canadianamerican christian evangelist and founder of the foursquare church. Years after sister aimees death, a group of musicians including vocalists aleta phelps, david hotopp and wil keene recorded 22 of these original songs, and now they are available online for free download. She published the book in 1923, when she was in her early thirties and had already gathered together legions of followers, and. For earlier editing history on this page, see aimee semple mcpherson, from which its first draft was derived. Aimee semple mcpherson, also known as sister aimee, was an americancanadian evangelist, and a celebrity in the media networks. The life and trials of aimee semple mcpherson is a musical with a book and lyrics by kathie lee gifford and music by david pomeranz and david friedman.
In this huge volume, she tells the story of her youth. Matthew suttons definitive study of aimee semple mcpherson reveals the woman, most often remembered as the hypocritical vamp in sinclair lewis elmer gantry, as a trailblazing pioneer. Aimee semple mcpherson was the most famous woman in america during the 1920s. Divine healing sermons kindle edition by aimee semple mcpherson. Robert godfrey introduces us to the most famous woman in 1920s america. In many ways it is really a love story between aimee semple mcpherson and the leadership and congregation of angelus temple with the spanishspeaking community. Aimee semple mcpherson has been described as a woman born before her time. Pentecostal evangelist and media celebrity in the 1920s and 1930s, whose dynamic evangelistic ministry birthed the present day foursquare gospel church. Popular evangelist aimee semple mcpherson disappears. Aimee semple mcpherson international foursquare gospel church.
Discover book depositorys huge selection of aimee semple mcpherson books online. The life of aimee semple mcpherson epstein, daniel mark on. How aimee semple mcpherson influenced my lifes direction. Jun 25, 20 a documentary on the life of aimee semple mcpherson chronicling her early life, failed marriages, tremendous ministry and popularity, alleged kidnapping and more. In the latter category was aimee semple mcpherson, a 1920s forerunner of todays glitzy televangelists. Biography of aimee semple mcpherson believers portal. At age 17 she married traveling pentecostal minister robert semple. Aimee semple mcphersons life set for broadway charisma. Everybodys sister library of religious biography by blumhofer, edith l.
Jan 15, 2020 aimee semple mcpherson and her mother personally owned these ventures. In this sensitive and engaging biography, blumhofer, a historian wheaton coll. Books by aimee semple mcpherson author of this is that. The text reads as if pete seeger wrote the satirical song as well as sang it. Oct 09, 2010 some people see aimee semple mcpherson as one of the first feminists, while others believe she is one of the 20th centurys greatest spiritual leaders. Church of the foursquare gospel, evangelists united states biography, evangelists canada. Evangelist aimee semple mcpherson, was a canadianamerican pentecostal evangelist and media celebrity in the 1920s and 1930s, whose dynamic evangelistic ministry birthed the present day foursquare gospel church 1. Wikipedia provides and concise and accurate summation of the event. The musical has had productions in 2005 at the white plains, new york performing arts center, at the signature theatre in 2007, in 2011 at the 5th avenue theatre in seattle and in 2012 on broadway. From the pilgrims who settled at plymouth rock to christian coalition canvassers working for george w.
With the revival of kathie lee giffords musical saving aimee scheduled to premier in just a few days, we invited sutton to explain why mcpherson is such an appealing character to fictionalize. Television, aka uncle miltie, had a two time hookup in 1930 with the female jimmy swaggart of the flapper era, evangelist aimee semple mcpherson. She has been known for using modern media, especially the radio. Aimee semple mcpherson, also known as sister aimee or sister.
Everybodys sister, library of religious biography grand rapids. But when she greeted us with her voice was well modulated, pleasant. Aimee semple mcpherson was born aimee elizabeth kennedy on a family farm west of the southern ontario village of salford on 9 october 1890. For seasons at a time, hardly a week went by when this glamorous, west coast. In at least two ways, dorthy parker and aimee semple mcpherson had shared commonalities. Aimee semple mcpherson, known for staging original theatrical dramas and oratorios in angelus temple, wrote five operas and more than 200 songs and hymns. Time magazine named mcpherson one the most influential people of the 20th century. To begin to understand the complex mcpherson one should read this definitive biography by edith blumhofer. In her column reading and writing, parker took aim at mcpherson our lady of the loudspeaker who had just published a book titled in the service of the king. A sensational biography of the celebrated early 20thcentury evangelist. Faith healing ministry aimee semple mcpherson s faith healing demonstrations were extensively written about in the news media and were a large part of her early career legacy. Aimee semple mcpherson politics is just like show business. Aimee semple mcpherson was the popular traveling evangelist who founded the international church of the foursquare gospel.
Jan 01, 2005 during the late 1920s and early 1930s, aimee semple mcpherson was arguably america\s bestknown preacher. No one has ever been credited by secular witnesses with anywhere near the numbers of faith healings attributed to mcph. I love her spunk and her willingness to follow the glory cloud wherever it led. Aimee semple mcpherson was a pentecostal evangelist who achieved celebrity status in the 1920s. Aimee semple mcpherson is one of the most fascinating characters i have encountered, either in person or in books. This is that personal experiences sermons and writings of. Life story of aimee semple mcpherson by mcpherson, aimee semple and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Feb 18, 2015 revivalist aimee semple mcpherson did not let anything stand in her way. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Finally, this project will consider three significant lessons from the ministry of sister mcpherson. She crossed the united states with two young children in an era when women were not permitted to vote. Robert james semple 1910, husband of noted evangelist aimee semple mcpherson.
Aimee semple mcpherson was born on october 9, 1890 and died on september 27, 1944. Aimee semple mcpherson spiritual leaders and thinkers 2. This is that personal experiences, sermons and writings of aimee. The foursquare bookshop1976 aimee semple mcphersoncorrespondence courses of the l. Later, berle admitted in his 1975 memoir, i never saw or heard from aimee semple mcpherson again. A rare recording of aimee semple mcpherson by aimee semple. It was there that aimee made a firm commitment of faith. Pentecostalism was born at the turn of the twentieth century in a. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading aimee semple mcpherson. Aimee mcpherson spent several years, from 1918 to 1922 as an itinerant pentecostal preacher. Renewing your mind about archive stations partnership questions contact menu aug 25, 2018 edition. President nelson grandfathers visit from the other side of the veil and family history work duration.
Matthew avery sutton is an associate professor of history at washington state university, and the author of aimee semple mcpherson and the resurrection of christian america. Her life marked the beginning of pentecostalisms advance from the margins of protestantism to the mainstream of american culture. She established an evangelistic ministry and built a large evangelistic center at a time when women were expected to marry, have children, and leave religion and other. Aimee semple mcpherson, also known as sister aimee or. In fact, it is a fairly faithful account of the life of one of americas most famous faith healing evangelists, a woman who started her own denomination, the four square gospel. Roberta was the original heir to her mothers ministry, which was later taken over by son rolf. But whenever i hear yes sir, thats my baby, i remember her.
The resurrections of aimee semple mcpherson harvard. Aimee semple mcpherson october 9, 1890 september 27, 1944, also known as sister aimee was a canadianborn evangelist and media sensation in the 1920s and 1930s. Aimee semple mcpherson gods generals and revivals of. Aimee semple mcpherson 18901944 was a woman ahead of her time. On may 18, 1926, mcpherson went with her secretary to. Aimee semple mcpherson and the making of modern pentecostalism, 18901926 name author. Roberts liardon shares about the life and ministry of aimee. Aimee elizabeth semple mcpherson also known as sister aimee or sister, was a. She was a strong and powerful woman who led many to christ.
Aimee semple mcpherson and the resurrection of christian america npr coverage of aimee semple mcpherson and the resurrection of christian america by matthew avery sutton. Faith healing ministry aimee semple mcphersons faith healing demonstrations were extensively written about in the news media and were a large part of her early career legacy. The foursquare gospel church which she founded is now a movement with more than two million members around the world. Aimee semple mcpherson would have been 53 years old at the time of death or 124 years old today. Happy birthday, aimee semple mcpherson, founder of the. Aimee semple mcphersons most popular book is this is that. Posts about aimee semple mcpherson written by geoffreyandmika. Faith healing ministry of aimee semple mcpherson the. Aimee semple mcpherson, also known as sister aimee or simplythe sister, was a canadianamerican. Robert james semple, a pentecostal evangelist, held storefront meetings in an attempt to establish a work in ingersoll. Aimee semple mcpherson and the resurrection of christian america.
Her own station, kfsg k four square gospel, went on the air on february 10, 1924. Godfrey discusses the life, ministry, and complexity of aimee semple mcpherson as a prototypical example of pentecostalism. Aimees flair for dramatic costumes and techniques and her faith healing activities drew many followers to her message of salvation. Aimee semple mcpherson spiritual leaders and thinkers pdf. Aimee semple mcpherson was one of the most famous pentecostal holiness preachers of the 1920s to 1940s. This is that personal experiences, sermons and writings of aimee semple mcpherson, evangelist by mcpherson, aimee semple, 18901944. List of books by aimee semple mcpherson believers portal. She was born aimee elizabeth kennedy on october 9, 1890, and died september 27, 1944. Douglas haig rudd if you already have epstein, blumhofer, sutton, cox and thomas, even mcpherson herself. Daniel mark epstein recounts the life and career of evangelist aimee semple mcpherson. Personal experiences sermons and writings of aimee semple mcpherson, p. During the years between the two world wars, mcpherson was the most flamboyant and controversial minister in the united states.
The movie aimee semple mcpherson is not the puff piece that one would expect. Renewing your mind aimee semple mcpherson aug 25, 2018. Yes, we do not want to overly focus on other persons as this is an article about aimee semple mcpherson. Bush, americans have long sought to integrate faith with politics. Police dispatched planes and ships in an effort to find her, but she was nowhere to.
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Roberta semple salter september 17, 1910 january 25, 2007 was the daughter of evangelist aimee semple mcpherson and halfsister to aimees other child, rolf mcpherson. Aimee semple mcpherson has 24 books on goodreads with 231 ratings. The aimee semple mcpherson story quotes no quotes approved yet for sister aimee. Both were women and both struggled with making inroads of progress in their respective, men dominated career fields. October 9, 1890 september 27, 1944, also known as sister aimee or sister, was a canadianamerican pentecostal evangelist and media celebrity in the 1920s and 1930s, famous for founding the foursquare church. I admire women like katherine kuhlman, sister maria woodworth etter, june newman davis, heidi baker, aimee semple mcpherson and so many more who dared to fulfill the 5 fold calling on their life. Aimee elizabeth kennedys life was a study in profound contrasts, ranging. Aimee semple mcpherson was a described as a person before her time.
Aimee semple mcpherson founder of the foursquare gospel a movement wayne cordeiro and the new hope churches are rooted in another very influential pentecostal evangelist and faith healer was aimee semple mcpherson 18901944, founder of the international church of the foursquare gospel. Mcpherson has been noted as a pioneer in the use of modern media, as she used radio to draw on the growing. Those who couldnt worship with aimee in person could tune her in by radio. She performed public healings, promoted the idea of america as a nation particularly blessed by god, engaged in charity work, and became a model that many charismatic. Aimme oraba por las personas, y dios honraba sus oraciones y su fe. The experiences, sermons and writings of aimee semple mcpherson kindle edition by mcpherson, aimee semple, harrolf, douglas. Papers of aimee semple mcpherson, 19211946 aimee semple mcpherson sermon transcripts, sermon notes, audio tape recordings of sermons, films, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, video tape, and evangelistic campaign literature related to mcphersons career as an. The daughter of a methodist farmer, james kennedy, and his second wife, minnie pearce kennedy, a salvationist. Aimee semple mcphersonthe personal testimony of aimee semple mcphersonlos angeles.
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