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[[Oral Roberts]] (January 24, 1918 – December 15, 2009) was a controversial American televangelist and preacher. In 1980 he claimed he saw a 900 foot tall Jesus who told him to collect money to build a hospital. In 1987 he told his followers that Jesus appeared to him and claimed that unless his followers donated 8 million dollars he and his family would die. Eventually 9.1 million dollars were donated. | [[Oral Roberts]] (January 24, 1918 – December 15, 2009) was a controversial American televangelist and preacher. In 1980 he claimed he saw a 900 foot tall Jesus who told him to collect money to build a hospital. In 1987 he told his followers that Jesus appeared to him and claimed that unless his followers donated 8 million dollars he and his family would die. Eventually 9.1 million dollars were donated. | ||
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[[Category:The Real Frank Zappa Book (The List)|Roberts]] | [[Category:The Real Frank Zappa Book (The List)|Roberts]] | ||
[[Category:Targets|Roberts]] | [[Category:Targets|Roberts]] | ||
[[Category:Religious leaders and characters|Roberts]] | [[Category:Religious leaders and characters|Roberts]] | ||
Latest revision as of 01:50, 27 May 2011
Oral Roberts (January 24, 1918 – December 15, 2009) was a controversial American televangelist and preacher. In 1980 he claimed he saw a 900 foot tall Jesus who told him to collect money to build a hospital. In 1987 he told his followers that Jesus appeared to him and claimed that unless his followers donated 8 million dollars he and his family would die. Eventually 9.1 million dollars were donated.
