Beverly Carradine
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Beverly Francis Carradine (April 4, 1848 - April 22, 1931) was an American Methodist minister, and a leading evangelist for the holiness movement
. He was a productive author, writing primarily on the subject of sanctification
.
in 1867. Later he studied pharmacy and worked as a clerk and bookkeeper in a store.
Carradine "prayed through" on July 12, 1874, and then he told his wife, "Laura, I’m not going to go to Hell after all." He was licensed to preach in October 1874 and became a pastor in Mississippi and New Orleans. He was ordained a Methodist elder in 1878. On June 1, 1889, Carradine received the "blessing of sanctification" in his study in the parsonage at 35 Polyminca Street, New Orleans. His third book, Sanctification, was published the next year. Many of his subsequent books were centered on the concept of sanctification. He published at least 26 books.
He also wrote about his opposition to the Louisiana lottery, making an analogy between it and slavery. The New York Times reported that his early opposition as a prominent New Orleans pastor helped to end the lottery in that state.
Although a prolific author, Carradine wrote little about himself and his family, not even in his autobiographical Pastoral Sketches. He was married in 1869 to Laura Green Reed. Laura died in 1882 at the age of 30. He was remarried in 1883 or 1884 to Modesta Burke. He had several children with both of his wives, but it is unclear which and how many of his children lived to adulthood. His son, William, was the father of actor John Carradine
, and the grandfather of actors David
, Keith
and Robert Carradine
. Beverly Carradine died April 22, 1931.
Holiness movement
The holiness movement refers to a set of beliefs and practices emerging from the Methodist Christian church in the mid 19th century. The movement is distinguished by its emphasis on John Wesley's doctrine of "Christian perfection" - the belief that it is possible to live free of voluntary sin - and...
. He was a productive author, writing primarily on the subject of sanctification
Sanctification
Sanctity is an ancient concept widespread among religions, a property of a thing or person sacred or set apart within the religion, from totem poles through temple vessels to days of the week, to a human believer who achieves this state. Sanctification is the act or process of acquiring sanctity,...
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Life and work
Born April 4, 1848, in Yazoo County, Mississippi, he was the son of Mary Caroline (née Hewitt) and Henry Francis Carradine. He moved with his family to Yazoo City in 1852. He served with the Confederate Army for the last five months of the Civil War. He graduated from the University of MississippiUniversity of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a public, coeducational research university located in Oxford, Mississippi. Founded in 1844, the school is composed of the main campus in Oxford, four branch campuses located in Booneville, Grenada, Tupelo, and Southaven as well as the...
in 1867. Later he studied pharmacy and worked as a clerk and bookkeeper in a store.
Carradine "prayed through" on July 12, 1874, and then he told his wife, "Laura, I’m not going to go to Hell after all." He was licensed to preach in October 1874 and became a pastor in Mississippi and New Orleans. He was ordained a Methodist elder in 1878. On June 1, 1889, Carradine received the "blessing of sanctification" in his study in the parsonage at 35 Polyminca Street, New Orleans. His third book, Sanctification, was published the next year. Many of his subsequent books were centered on the concept of sanctification. He published at least 26 books.
He also wrote about his opposition to the Louisiana lottery, making an analogy between it and slavery. The New York Times reported that his early opposition as a prominent New Orleans pastor helped to end the lottery in that state.
Although a prolific author, Carradine wrote little about himself and his family, not even in his autobiographical Pastoral Sketches. He was married in 1869 to Laura Green Reed. Laura died in 1882 at the age of 30. He was remarried in 1883 or 1884 to Modesta Burke. He had several children with both of his wives, but it is unclear which and how many of his children lived to adulthood. His son, William, was the father of actor John Carradine
John Carradine
John Carradine was an American actor, best known for his roles in horror films and Westerns as well as Shakespearean theater. A member of Cecil B DeMille's stock company and later John Ford's company, he was one of the most prolific character actors in Hollywood history...
, and the grandfather of actors David
David Carradine
David Carradine was an American actor and martial artist, best known for his role as a warrior monk, Kwai Chang Caine, in the 1970s television series, Kung Fu, which later had a 1990s sequel series, Kung Fu: The Legend Continues...
, Keith
Keith Carradine
Keith Ian Carradine is an American actor who has had success on stage, film and television. In addition, he is a Golden Globe and Oscar winning songwriter. As a member of the Carradine family, he is part of an acting "dynasty" that began with his father, John Carradine.-Early life:Keith...
and Robert Carradine
Robert Carradine
Robert Reed Carradine is an American actor. The youngest of the Carradine family of actors, he made his first appearances on television western series such as Bonanza and his older brother David's Kung Fu. Carradine's first film role was in the 1972 film The Cowboys opposite Roscoe Lee Browne and...
. Beverly Carradine died April 22, 1931.
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Further reading
- Long, Gene. Beverly Carradine Prince of Holiness Writers (Allegheny Publications, 2003) ISBN 0938037250, ISBN 978-0938037255