''Good Morning, Holy Spirit'' is a best-selling book by

Benny Hinn Toufik Benedictus "Benny" Hinn (born 3 December 1952) is an Israeli Christian televangelist, best known for his regular "Miracle Crusades"—revival meeting or faith healing summits that are usually held in stadiums in major cities, which are l ...

. The book is about Benny Hinn's childhood and how an encounter with the

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changed his life.

Summary

The book describes the following facts about Hinn's childhood. Hinn was born

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. He was raised within the

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tradition and also learned about

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traditions. He was lonely as a child because he had a

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. Soon after the 1967 Arab–Israeli War ("The Six-Day War"), Hinn's family emigrated to

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. In 1973, he attend a "miracle service" conducted by evangelist

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. After attending this service, he learned about the Holy Spirit. He prays to know more about the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit then meets Hinn. This changes his life. The Holy Spirit reveals his personality and his emotions based on Bible references. The Holy Spirit asks him to give a sermon. His stutter disappears the moment he started the sermon. The Holy Spirit continues to be with Hinn and guide him.

Sales and Reception

The book was first published in 1990, then revised and expanded in 2004. Millions of copies have been sold. Despite the success, the book was criticized for not conforming completely to Christian teachings.

References

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