Mordecai Ham facts for kids

Mordecai Fowler Ham, Jr. (born April 2, 1877 – died November 1, 1961) was an American evangelist. He was a leader in the Independent Baptist church. He also supported the temperance movement, which worked to reduce or stop the use of alcohol.

Early Life and Career

Mordecai Ham was born in Allen County, Kentucky. He became a well-known evangelist. An evangelist is someone who travels to preach about Christianity. He often held large meetings to share his religious messages.

Controversial Views

Mordecai Ham was known for some of his controversial ideas. He faced criticism for views that were seen as prejudiced. For example, a newspaper editor named W.O. Saunders challenged Ham in 1926. Saunders said Ham had spoken unfairly about a Jewish person during a religious campaign. Saunders even wrote a book called "The Book of Ham" about these accusations.

However, Ham also wrote a booklet called "The Jew." In it, he stated, "No Christian will hate the Jew. Through him came the Christ and your Bible." This suggests that his views might have changed over time.

Writings

Mordecai Ham wrote several books and booklets. These shared his religious beliefs and teachings.

• The Second Coming of Christ and Revelation
• Believing a Lie
• Light on the Dance
• The Jews
• The Need of the Anglo – Israel Truth
• The Sabbath Question

Recognition

Mordecai Ham received an honorary degree from Bob Jones University. This university is located in Greenville, South Carolina. An honorary degree is a special award given to someone for their achievements.