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Up for sale is a rare piece of American religious and cultural history: the 1928 edition of the L.I.F.E. Bible College Yearbook (Lighthouse of International Foursquare Evangelism) out of Los Angeles, California.
Founded in 1923 by the legendary, trailblazing media evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson ("Sister Aimee"), L.I.F.E. Bible College was the beating heart of the early Foursquare movement. Situated right next to the historic Angelus Temple in Echo Park, this institution trained the very first generations of pioneer ministers and global missionaries who built the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel.
In 1928, the college was only five years old, meaning the original printing run for this yearbook was incredibly small. Sister Aimee was at the absolute peak of her historical and media fame during this year, serving actively as the college's President and lead visionary.
This yearbook offers a stunning, unmarked portal into late-1920s religious Americana. It contains sharp vintage photography of the campus, administration, faculty, and student body. Aimee Semple McPherson is featured prominently in the front pages as Founder and President.Unlike almost all surviving yearbooks from this era, this copy has absolutely zero writing, names, checkmarks, or underlinings inside. It is an pristine historical record, making it highly desirable for institutional archives, church history collectors, or library placement.
Please review the photos carefully to evaluate the condition before purchasing. This book is in great shape for its age, with only minor vintage flaws noted for absolute transparency: Interior Pages: Clean and completely free of any ink or pencil markings. Features mild, natural vintage edge-yellowing/tanning appropriate for a 98-year-old book. Cover & Binding: The binding is ok and fully secure. Some separation on a few areas, The exterior cover shows minor, typical corner bumping/cosmetic edge wear from shelf life. Feel free to make an offer.
