Martin wells knapp biography

Martin Wells Knapp (1853–1901) was an American Methodist minister who founded several institutions including the magazine God's Revivalist in 1888, the International Holiness Union and Prayer League (which became the Pilgrim Holiness Church) in 1897, and God's Bible School, later known as God's Bible School and College.
Martin Wells Knapp was an American Methodist minister who founded several institutions including the magazine God’s Revivalist in 1888, the International Holiness Union and Prayer League in 1897, and God's Bible School, later known as God's Bible.
At age 17, Knapp began studies at a Methodist college in Albion, Michigan.

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Martin Wells Knapp

American Methodist minister (1853–1901)

Martin Wells Knapp (1853–1901) was an AmericanMethodist minister who founded several institutions including the magazine God’s Revivalist in 1888, the International Holiness Union and Prayer League (which became the Pilgrim Holiness Church) in 1897, and God's Bible School, later known as God's Bible School and College, in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1900. He was a central figure of the more radical wing of the Holiness movement.

Biography

Younger years

Martin Wells Knapp was born March 27, 1853, in Albion, Michigan, to very poor parents who lived in a log cabin. His father, Jared Knapp, was a Methodist class-leader who had come from New York to Michigan in 1836. Jared was the son of Samuel and Abigail Knapp, of Parma, Monroe County, New York. Martin's mother, Octavia, also a committed Christian, was the daughter of Melzar and Eunice Wells, of Sullivan, Madison County, New York. Martin had two half-sisters, Mrs. Letta J. Conner, who died in 1866, and Mrs. R. V. Buck, wife of Amos Buck, of Stevensvill

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Revival Tornadoes: Or Life And Labors Of Joseph H. Weber (1890) is a biographical work written by Martin Wells Knapp. The book chronicles the life and ministry of Joseph H. Weber, a renowned evangelist and revivalist of the late 19th century. The author delves into Weber's early life, his conversion to Christianity, and his subsequent call to ministry. The book also covers Weber's travels across the United States, where he conducted numerous revival meetings and preached the gospel to thousands of people. The author provides a detailed account of Weber's preaching style and the impact of his ministry on the lives of many people. The book also includes anecdotes and personal stories of individuals who were touched by Weber's ministry. Additionally, the author discusses the challenges and opposition that Weber faced during his ministry, including criticism from other ministers and denominations. Revival Tornadoes is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of revivalism and evangelism in the late 19th century. The book provides insights into the life and ministry of

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Publisher Description

M. W. Knapp was born in 1853 in a log cabin in southern Michigan. With $50 received from selling a calf, Martin enrolled at a Methodist college in Albion, Michigan at the age of 17. He continued his work on the family farm while balancing a rigorous schedule at school. Knapp’s first pastorate was a circuit assigned to him in 1877 by the Methodist Michigan Conference. Eleven years later, in 1888, he founded the magazine God’s Revivalist. In September 1897, the International Holiness Union and Prayer League was organized in Knapp’s home. He also started God’s Bible School (later renamed God’s Bible School and College) in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1900. He lost his fight with typhoid fever and died December 7, 1901, at the age of 48, leaving behind him a legacy that would impact many for generations to come.

This edition includes an Active Table of Contents.

Contents:

Chapter 1: BIRTH, ANCESTRY AND EARLY FORMATIVE INFLUENCES

Chapter 2: CONVICTION, CONVERSION AND CALL TO THE MINISTRY

Chapter 3: SCHOOL LIFE AND PASTORATE

Chapter 4: EVANGELISTS — MR. WEBER EN