Homer Hailey

Homer Hailey (1903 – 2000) was a preacher in the churches of Christ in the 20th century, as well as a teacher at Abilene Christian University and Florida College and the author of at least 15 religious books. He was well-known for his general biblical knowledge and especially his knowledge of the Old Testament. Homer Hailey and the churches of Christ are the topics of the book "The Churches of Christ in the 20th Century : Homer Hailey's Personal Journey of Faith" by David Edwin Harrell, Jr. Most of his books are still in print. Audio recordings of his sermons and classes are available through TruthOnDisc.Net

Homer Hailey was born outside Marshall, Texas, on August 12, 1903, the oldest child of Robert Thomas Hailey and Mamie Collins Hailey. His brothers and sisters were Rob, Ruth, Jack, Roy, and Mary Ida. He married Lois Estelle Manly (1907-1954) on December 20, 1930, in Abilene, Texas. They had five children: Roma Luceil, Mary Lois, Homer Rob, Charles Dennis, and Carol Ann. He also was married to Widna Neeley Kirby (1917-1997) from October 4, 1955 until her death. Homer Hailey died in Tucson, Arizona, on November 9, 2000, at the age of 97.

In 2000, David Edwin Harrell, Jr., an emeritus professor of religion of Auburn University, published "The Churches of Christ in the Twentieth Century: Homer Hailey’s Personal Journey of Faith" (University of Alabama Press, 2000). In this scholarly study, Harrell alternates chapters between an historical look at an issue or conflict within the first 100 years of the Churches of Christ and the way in which Homer Hailey responded to that issue or conflict. This plain-spoken man who had memorized every verse in the Bible became Harrell's touchstone for the history of the Churches of Christ in the 20th century.

List of Books by Homer Hailey

* "Attitudes And Consequences in the Restoration Movement: Our Heritage From The Pioneers"
* "Commentary on Daniel: A Prophetic Message, A"
* "Commentary on Isaiah: With Emphasis on the Messianic Hope, A"
* "Commentary on Job: Now Mine Eye Seeth Thee, A"
* "Commentary on the Minor Prophets, A"
* "From Creation to the Day of Eternity: God's Great Plan for Man's Redemption"
* "God's Judgments and Punishments: Individuals and Nations"
* "Hailey's Comments. Volumes One and Two"
* "Internal Evidences of Christianity: Outline Studies"
* "Let's Go Fishing For Men"
* "Messiah of Prophecy to The Messiah on the Throne, The"
* "Minor Prophets-spokesmen of God: A Study Workbook for Teachers and Students, The" with Robert Harkrider
* "Mormonism"
* "Notes on Mormonism"
* "Prayer and Providence"
* "Revelation: An Introduction and Commentary"
* "That You May Believe: Studies in the Gospel of John"
* "The Divorced & Remarried Who Would Come To God"