A Prophet with Honor

The Billy Graham Story (Updated Edition)

De: William C. Martin

Narrado por: Maurice England

A Prophet with Honor is the biography Billy Graham himself invited and appreciated for its sympathetic but frank approach. Carefully documented, eminently fair, and gracefully written, it raises and answers key questions about Graham's character, contributions, and influence on the world religious scene. In this engaging and comprehensive book, William Martin gives readers a better understanding of the most successful evangelist in modern history, and the movement he led for over fifty years.

A Prophet with Honor makes a vital contribution to the Billy Graham legacy and allows us to understand why his words, actions, and personality endeared him to popes and preachers, kings and presidents, and millions of Christians in virtually every nation and culture around the world.

Martin draws on

• extensive conversations with Graham himself
• nearly two hundred interviews
• previously untouched resources, including documents from six presidential libraries and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association archives
• personal observation of Graham's crusades and conferences in the United States and Europe
• decades of research on evangelical Christianity

Martin pays particular attention to Graham's controversial relationships with Presidents Lyndon Johnson and Richard Nixon. He also describes how Graham's lifelong determination "to do something great for God" led him to organize international conferences that spearheaded the worldwide spread of the liberating message of Jesus, and prompted him to help strengthen religious freedom in the Soviet bloc and China.

Tracing Graham's life and ministry from his rural and religious roots in North Carolina to his place as the elder statesman of American evangelicalism, examining both his triumphs and his tribulations, Martin shows the multidimensional character of the man who has become one of the most admired persons in the world.

Unbelievable life

Billy Graham’s has been a presence throughout my life, but I had no idea his ministry touched SO MANY through out the entire world! Praise God for this book. Extremely eye opening of the history of evangelism,the Church, global powers, and a life live with a singular focus of reaching everyone with the Good News of salvation in Jesus Christ.

Five stars is not enough

Best biography that I’ve ever encountered. Not only because of who Billy Graham was, but also because of thoroughness of research.
A must read for anyone that has heard praise or criticism of Billy Graham.

A compete Biography of Billy Graham

William Martin takes an honest approach to the life of Billy Graham. The events of the 20th century all include some aspect of Billy Graham being present. He was not a politician yet influenced many who knew him. Martin also depicts an imperfect and tireless crusader for Christ who would not have accomplished half of what he did without the wisdom and guidance of his beloved strong willed, and enormously intelligent wife Ruth. Worth reading for Christian and Non-Christian historians.

Mesmerizing account of this "Man of his Time"

Billy Graham. My knowledge of this man was limited, but after reading of his death, I felt compelled to learn more. I selected this book as it was Graham who invited Bill Martin to write his biography.

While a 36+ hour audio book was challenging, I was captivated by the narrative and mesmerized by the man. It was amazing to learn of his accomplishments and fascinating to discover the diplomatic negotiations involved in each of his crusades around the world.

Martin keep's one's attention in describing Graham's significance and the workings of his organization. Reverend Graham was a towering figure and truly a man of his time. Yes, Martin captures it all!

If you have an interest in faith, history and / or fascinating people, this is a book for you.

Balanced, and with a heart of love

What are the best biographies that I’ve read in a long time. And I read a good number of them so many people want to create halos around our heroes. MARTIN did not do that. He spoke of the good and the questionable. He spoke of the family dynamics And honored Billy Graham throughout the whole time, but did not make him a sinless saint