The Press of Atlantic City

From backwoods boy to 20th century 'prophet': How William Branham gained a global following

Preacher William Branham told and retold his life story over decades, drawing in followers with tales of a backwoods childhood touched by supernatural occurrences. “I was borned up here in Cumberland ...
Corvallis Gazette-Times

Mass starvation, a doomsday colony: 'The Message' inspires dangerous ‘cults’ worldwide

The sect known as “The Message,” or "The Message of the Hour," continues to grow in countries as far apart as India, El Salvador and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, thanks in part to this unique ...
The Dispatch / The Rock Island Argus

From backwoods boy to 20th century 'prophet': How William Branham gained a global following

Preacher William Branham told and retold his life story over decades, drawing in followers with tales of a backwoods childhood touched by supernatural occurrences.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Mass starvation, a doomsday colony: 'The Message' inspires dangerous ‘cults’ worldwide

Leaders influenced by the late Rev. William Branham have overseen controlling religious groups worldwide. Editor's note: This story contains descriptions of physical and sexual violence. Rev. William ...