Book Information
- Series: Amazing Stories
- Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
- Publication Date: 14 December 2011
- Copyright Year: 2011
- ISBN: 9781554390854
- Page Count: 128
- Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"
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9781552778296
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Working Miracles
The Drama and Pasion of Aimee Semple McPherson
by Judith Robinson
Aimee Semple McPherson, a pioneer in female travelling evangelism, was believed to possess a healing touch. Great masses gathered from far and wide to hear her sermons and perhaps to be cured by the miracle worker. This is the story of one woman's extraordinary life, fervent radio preaching, empire building, and spectacular pulpit performances.
Devout and charismatic, Aimee Semple McPherson led millions in prayer. A pioneer in female travelling evangelism, McPherson was believed to possess a healing touch. Great masses of the sick and the burdened gathered from far and wide to hear her sermons and perhaps to be cured by the miracle worker. This is the story of one woman's extraordinary life full of missionary adventures in the Far East, fervent radio preaching, empire building, and spectacular pulpit performances.
About the Author
JUDITH ROBINSON is a freelance writer and teacher who lives in Burlington, Ontario. Her articles have appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines including The Globe and Mail, Education Forum, and the United Church Observer. She has been a book reviewer for Quill & Quire, and a freelance writer/broadcaster for CBC Radio. Judith also teaches freelance writing courses for the University of Toronto's School of Continuing Education and teaches non-fiction writing courses for the University of Western Ontario.
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