Herbert W. Armstrong

Herbert W. Armstrong was an American minister and author, best known as the founder of the Worldwide Church of God and a prominent figure in the 20th-century apocalyptic movement. He gained notoriety for his predictions regarding the end of the world, particularly in the 1970s, and was influential in shaping a unique interpretation of biblical prophecy that attracted a significant following. Despite the failure of many of his predictions, Armstrong's teachings on the Rapture and the return of Jesus Christ resonated with many believers, leaving a lasting impact on evangelical thought.