She was a blend of P.T. Barnum, the colorful showman credited with declaring, “There’s a sucker born every minute,” and the infamous flamboyant televangelist couple Tammy Faye and Jim Baker who built ...

In 1926, Aimee Semple McPherson was a bona fide celebrity. The Canadian evangelist drew throngs of to her massive church, Angelus Temple, which still stands in Echo Park, and spread her message even ...

Many citizens of Redlands are looking forward with keen anticipation of the forthcoming visit of Aimee Semple McPherson, on the evening of July 13, at 7:30 o’clock. Mrs. McPherson is the pastor of the ...

Prologue -- Faith in the City of Angels -- The Foursquare Gospel -- Marketing the old-time religion -- Kidnapping the bride of Christ -- Unraveling the mystery -- Wilderness wanderings -- The long ...

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