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Primetime Preacher$: Faith, Fortune, Scandal, And The Battle For Power In American Televangelism
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ISBN13: 9798167063563
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 1 2026
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Nov 1 2026
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Behind the bright television lights, powerful ministries were building empires that would change the relationship between faith, money, media, and politics.Primetime Preacher$ takes readers into the extraordinary world of American televangelism during the 1970s and 1980s, when religious leaders reached millions of households and became some of the most recognizable figures in the country.
At the center of this story are Jim Bakker, Jerry Falwell, and Jimmy Swaggart - three influential preachers whose ministries, ambitions, rivalries, and public controversies exposed the complicated realities of religious celebrity.
How did television transform the modern pulpit? What happened when spiritual authority became intertwined with fundraising, commercial enterprise, and political influence? And what can the scandals that shook these ministries teach us about accountability and public trust?
Through historical context and an examination of documented events, this independent companion explores:
The rise of television evangelism and its enormous reach.
The growth of influential religious broadcasting empires.
The rivalries and controversies surrounding prominent televangelists.
The relationship between evangelical Christianity and American politics.
The lasting questions surrounding faith, leadership, money, and responsibility.
Engaging, accessible, and grounded in historical research, this book examines a remarkable chapter in American religious and media history without confusing allegations with established facts.
Discover the story behind the television pulpit and explore the legacy of an era when faith, fame, and power collided. Get your copy today.
How did television transform the modern pulpit? What happened when spiritual authority became intertwined with fundraising, commercial enterprise, and political influence? And what can the scandals that shook these ministries teach us about accountability and public trust?
Through historical context and an examination of documented events, this independent companion explores:
The rise of television evangelism and its enormous reach.
The growth of influential religious broadcasting empires.
The rivalries and controversies surrounding prominent televangelists.
The relationship between evangelical Christianity and American politics.
The lasting questions surrounding faith, leadership, money, and responsibility.
Engaging, accessible, and grounded in historical research, this book examines a remarkable chapter in American religious and media history without confusing allegations with established facts.
Discover the story behind the television pulpit and explore the legacy of an era when faith, fame, and power collided. Get your copy today.
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