Mordecai Ham
American Evangelist preacher
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About Mordecai Ham
Mordecai Ham was an evangelist and leader of the temperance movement, which called for the total abstinence from alcohol. He was known for his controversial racist and anti-Semitic takes.
Call to Service
As a young man growing up in Allen County, Kentucky, Mordecai Ham initially ignored God’s call to service in favor of becoming a salesman. A few months after getting married to his first wife, Bessie, he quit his job and decided to become an evangelist.
Four years after becoming an evangelist, the evangelist lost Bessie. He later remarried Annie Laurie and the couple welcomed three daughters.
Mordecai Ham spent over 30 years as an evangelist. It’s been estimated that he reached over 300,000 people. One of his most notable converts was the famed preacher, Billy Graham.
The famous evangelist passed away in 1961.
Opinions
Ham was against alcohol and other social vices. He had also had some very appalling views. For example, he viewed Jews as people who were beyond saving. He also believed that white races were the chosen ones of God.
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F.A.Q. about Mordecai Ham
When is his birthday?
Mordecai Ham's birthday is on April 2, 1877.
In how many days is his birthday?
Mordecai's birthday is in 348 days
How old was Mordecai when he died?
He was 84 years old.
When did he die?
He died in November 1, 1961.
How old would he be today?
Mordecai Ham would be 147 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Mordecai from?
He was born in Allen County, Kentucky, U.S..