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Bent Altschul, whose full name is Benjamin Altschul (also known as Pastor Bent Altschul, Ben Altschul, or B. Altschul), is a soft-spoken religious leader and Holocaust survivor who has dedicated over 30 years to Christian ministry. Born into a Jewish family, he was smuggled out of Nazi-occupied Denmark to Sweden as an infant during World War II, where he was raised in orphanages. Altschul later immigrated to the United States with minimal resources and built a highly successful college textbook publishing company in the Midwest, reportedly turning $100 into a multi-million dollar enterprise with over 700 titles published by the mid-1970s. Following a divine calling amid business turmoil in the mid-1980s, he transitioned to full-time religious work, founding Great Among The Nations Christian Ministry (GATN, gatn.org/greatamongthenations.org) in 1985. As pastor, he provides hands-on Biblical teachings emphasizing Bible prophecy, eschatological themes from Matthew 25, and the Rapture, often through the lens of his Jewish heritage, which have inspired the organization's growth and impacted numerous lives globally. He has produced multilingual inspirational content, including 'The Great Awakening with Pastor Bent Altschul' videos in English, French, Spanish, and German, aimed at fostering effective communication across nations, and conducts 'healing clinics' in locations such as Mexico, France, and Sweden. Altschul is also the founder of Sovereignty Inc. and a former associate of Jews for Jesus, having worked together during the formative years of Jews for Jesus. Despite his self-portrayal as a humble 'Pastor Bent,' his organizations have historically drawn scrutiny for recruitment methods and concentrated leadership influence. Public records associate a Benjamin C. Altschul, aged approximately 88 (as of recent listings), with residences in Norfolk, Virginia, and previously Arlington, Virginia. Family connections include relatives such as Candace Altschul, Graciela Altschul, and James Altschul. No verified information on education, exact birth date, legal history, financial details, or social media presence was found in available sources.