Billy

The Untold Story of a Young Billy Graham and the Test of Faith that Almost Changed Everything

by William Paul McKay, Ken Abraham, Bob Souer

On Sale: 2019-10-01

Book Summary

Before he became a household name, and America's Pastor, he was simply known as Billy. His best friend, Charles Templeton, was already on track to be a highly successful evangelist and the two young men began strategizing on how to win the world for Christ. When Templeton deserts the faith and becomes an atheist, the impact of this decision on a young Billy Graham is immeasurable and agonizing. It is one of the great untold dramas between friends - Atheism vs Christianity, betrayal and hope.

About the Book

The remarkable true story of a young Billy Graham and his best friend who walked away from the faith.We all know how the story ends but how did it begin? Before he became a household name, and America's Pastor, he was simply known as Billy. When he wasn't playing baseball, he was discovering his love for Christian ministry. His best friend, Charles Templeton, was already on track to be a highly successful evangelist and the two young men began strategizing on how to win the world for Christ. That plan takes a drastic turn, however, when Templeton deserts the faith and becomes an atheist. The impact of this decision on a young Billy Graham is immeasurable and agonizing. Charles would later become the great intellectual architect for agnosticism and atheism. Billy would become the single greatest messenger for the Christian Gospel. It is one of the great untold dramas between friends - Atheism vs Christianity, betrayal and hope.

Product Details

  • Imprint: Thomas Nelson
  • On Sale: 2019-10-01
  • Publisher: Thomas Nelson
  • Publication Date: 2019-10-01
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  • Category 1 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Religious
  • Category 2 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women
  • Category 3 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs