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​Research on F.F. Bosworth

Fred Francis Bosworth (1877-1958), the author of Christ the Healer, was an important leader in the Pentecostal movement in the United States. He played a significant role in the movement during the early 1900s. He also was a key figure in the Divine Healing movement during the 1940s and 1950s. In addition to becoming a famous healing evangelist, he was a prolific author and radio pioneer. He planted churches and held city-wide evangelistic crusades throughout the United States and other countries. His influence on many church groups, especially those in the Pentecostal and Charismatic tradition, remains strong.
 
Over the years a number of popular writings have been published about Bosworth and his healing ministry. However, only a few sources have provided critical research on his life and his teachings. This section presents  
detailed critical research on Bosworth’s entire life history.

Papers

Articles

“F.F. Bosworth: An Analysis of His Ministry Development Using Social Cognitive Career Theory,” Verbum et Ecclesia; Vol 32, No 1 (April 2011). See article here.
 
”F.F. Bosworth in South Africa: A Historical Analysis of His Later Ministry and Healing Methodology,” Africa Journal of Pentecostal Studies (December 2007), 76-91. See article here.
 
“F.F. Bosworth and the Role of Women in His Life and Ministry,” The Journal of the European Pentecostal Theological Association (Vol. XXVII, No. 1, 2007), 25-38. See article here.
 
“Persecuted for Christ: A Defining Moment in the Life of F.F. Bosworth,” Refleks: Med Karismatisk Kristendom I Fokus (5-1-2006), 89-97. See article here.
 

“F.F. Bosworth: A Profile in Divine Healing Ministry,” Refleks: Med Karismatisk Kristendom I Fokus (4-2-2006), 71-82. See article here.



Book


F.F. Bosworth: The Man Behind "Christ the Healer." Cambridge: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2009. Available here.

"This book is about the life and ministry of Bosworth (1877-1958), a Pentecostal pioneer, musician, famous healing evangelist, and the author of Christ the Healer. He reportedly led over a million people to Christ and was considered by scholars and ministers alike to be one of the most successful healing evangelists of his era. 

"His writings on divine healing influenced many church leaders of his day, as well many who claim healing ministries today. While many people are familiar with his book, Christ the Healer, few know much about the man behind the book. 

"F.F. Bosworth is the first book to offer a critical analysis of Bosworth's life and ministry from the beginning to the end. The purpose of this work is to explore his life and ministry in order to identify and analyze some of the factors that contributed to his success as a famous healing evangelist."


Thesis/Dissertation
 
F.F. Bosworth: A Historical Analysis of the Influential Factors in His Life and Ministry
Available here.
University of Pretoria, South Africa, 2010

 
Conference Presentation
 

“Experience as a Catalyst for Healing Ministry: Historical Evidence and Implications From the Life of F.F. Bosworth.” Presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies in Cleveland, Tenn. Published in SPS Conference Proceedings. March 2007. Available here.
 
"A Response" by Kimberly Ervin Alexander, Ph.D., presented at the 36th Annual Meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies in Cleveland, Tenn. Available here. Dr. Alexander is ​Associate Professor of the History of Christianity at Regent University. She is the author of Pentecostal Healing: Models of Theology and Practice(Blandford Forum, Dorset: Deo, 2006). Visit her faculty page here.

Notes on Bosworth

Working 

"Pentecostal Gifts and Their Relation to Natural Talent and Experiences: Some Thoughts and Visual Illustrations from the Life History of F.F. Bosworth." See Introduction here and the paper and figures here.
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"Plagiarism or Just Eerily Similar: A Brief Look at the Writings of F.F. Bosworth and Kenneth E. Hagin."
Available here.

"The Ministry of F.F. Bosworth: How He Compares to Other Famous Healing Evangelists of His Time." Available here.

"Why F. F. Bosworth and His Family Moved to Fitzgerald, Ga." Available here.

"Chronology Timeline: Fred Francis Bosworth." Available here.

​Other Writings on F.F. Bosworth: A Partial Bibliography. 
Available here.




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Research on Ernest Hemingway

Conference Presentation

"The End of Something Short: Hemingway’s Use of Repetition as a Closing Device in Five Short Stories." Presented at the 17th Biennial International Hemingway Society Conference at Dominican University. July 21, 2016. See abstract here and paper here.

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Book Reviews

This list of reviews focuses on Christian writings that present teachings, theology, doctrine and practical instructions for various aspects of the Christian life. The featured titles are both popular and academic.

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Book Review: Heresies and How to Avoid Them: Why it matters what Christians believe
 
Book Review: The Reformation: How a Monk and a Mallet Changed the World
 
Book Review (unpublished): The Great Azusa Street Revival: The Life and Sermons of William Seymour. Available here.

Book Review: Getting the Gospel Wrong: The Evangelical Crisis No One is Talking About. Available here.


Book Review: The Gospel and Personal Evangelism. Available here.

​Book Review: ON EARTH AS IT IS IN ADVERTISING: Moving From Commercial Hype to Gospel Hope. Available here.
 

Book Review: Descending Like a Dove: The Truth About the Holy Spirit. Available here.
 
Book Review: Experiencing Healing Prayer: How God Turns Our Hurts into Wholeness. Available here.
 
Book Review: Divine Healing: A Biblical Solution to Sound Health. 
Available here.

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