[from the back cover] "Jacob is one of the most interesting individuals found in the entirety of the Word of God. In him, if we look closely, we will see ourselves, and what we see most of the time will not altogether be pleasant. But yet we see Jacob coming from that which could only be labeled as crooked to that which could be labeled as straight. Only the Lord could do such a thing. In it's fullness, Sanctification is a New Testament Doctrine, but yet, the life of Jacob portrays this all important work in every capacity. We would do well to learn from him."
Jimmy Lee Swaggart is a non-denominational American pastor, teacher, singer, pianist, and televangelist. He has preached to crowds around the world and pioneered televangelism through his weekly telecast. According to the official website for Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, his 1980's telecast was transmitted to over 3,000 stations and cable systems each week. Swaggart's telecasts were seen by more than 8 million people in the United States and by more than 500 million people worldwide.
Swaggart's television ministry that began in 1975 continues today airing nationally and internationally to a potential viewing audience of over 80 million. The weekly "Jimmy Swaggart Telecast" and "A Study in the Word" programs are seen nationwide and abroad on 78 channels in 104 countries as well as live over the internet.
Swaggart is the author of several Christian works offered through his ministry, as well as an autobiography To Cross a River and a personal account of the 1988 scandal The Cup Which My Father Hath Given Me: A Biblical Revelation of Personal Spiritual Warfare. He is the author of the "Expositor's Study Bible," 13 Study Guides and 30 Commentaries on the Bible.
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