Oral Roberts : an American life

This biography chronicles the life of the Oklahoma farm boy who, believing that he had spoken with God, became the outstanding leader of the Pentecostal world, and traces the growth of the powerful Roberts organization.

• Preface p. vii
• Acknowledgments p. xiii
• Part 1 the Mold 1918-1947 p. 1
• Prologue Ada, Oklahoma, July 1935 p. 3
• Chapter I Roots p. 8
• Chapter IL the Mold p. 25
• Chatper III Evangelist p. 35
• Chapter IV Pastor p. 55
• Part 2| Miracles 1947-1960  p. 71
• Prologue Australia, January 20-February 10, 1956 p. 73
• Chapter V Healing Revivalism p. 80
• Chapter VI Ministry p. 111
• Chapter VII the Price of Glory p. 146
• Chapter VIII Private Side p. 183
• Part 3 Mainstream 1960-1975 p. 197
• Prologue Berlin, October 26-November 4, 1966 p. 199
• Chapter IX Oral Roberts University p. 207
• Chapter X Beyond the Tent p. 253
• Chapter XI Mainstream p. 287
• Chapter XII Private Side p. 312
• Part 4 Maelstrom 1975-1985 p. 327
• Prologue: Tulsa and Palm Springs, February 1977 p. 329
• Chapter XIII Maelstrom p. 336
• Chapter XIV Completing the Healing Vision p. 358
• Chapter XV Tightening the Family p. 397
• Part 5 Meanings p. 437
• Chapter XVI the Message p. 439
• Chapter XVII the Man p. 469
• Chapter XVIII the Ministry p. 485
• Epilogue p. 497
• Bibliographical Essay p. 499
• Note Explanation of Citations p. 505
• Index p. 615