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A brief history of Seventh-day Adventists / George R. Knight.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Adventist Heritage SeriesPublication details: Hagerstown, Md. : Review and Herald Pub. Association, c2012Description: 160 p. : ill. ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 9780828014304
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Contents:
1. Millerite roots -- William Miller: The reluctant prophet -- Adventism takes a giant step forward with Joshua V. Himes -- Charles Fitch and the "fall of Babylon" -- The passing of the time -- The Seventh-month Movement and the "true midnight cry" -- The "Great Disappointment" -- For those who would like to read more -- 2. Era of doctrinal development (1844-1848) -- Redefining the Sanctuary -- The gift of prophecy -- The Sabbath -- Conditional immortality -- The "pillar" doctrines and the three angels' messages -- The "shut door" approach to mission -- For those who would like to read more -- 3. Era of organizational development (1848-1863) -- The Sabbatarian conferences -- Publishing "the truth" -- Early moves toward formal organization -- "Sister Betsy" and support for the ministry -- The final drive for church organization -- The "shut door" cracks open a little -- For those who would like to read more -- 4. Era of institutional and lifestyle development (1863-1888) -- Healthful living and the Western Health Reform Institute -- The struggle for noncombatancy -- In search of proper education -- Advances in financial stewardship -- Ellen White's role in the development of Adventist lifestyles -- Missions: Foreign and not so foreign -- Other important developments between 1863 and 1888 -- For those who would like to read more -- 5. Era of revival, reform, and expansion (1888-1900) -- The 1888 General Conference session -- The aftermath of Minneapolis -- Spiritual revival and educational expansion -- Worldwide mission explosion -- Mission to black America -- The contribution of female ministers in early Adventism -- For those who would like to read more -- 6. Era of reorganization and crisis (1901-1910) -- Denominational reorganization -- Tension n a power structure -- The Battle Creek exodus and new beginnings -- A renewed mission emphasis -- For those who would like to read more -- 7. Era of worldwide growth (1910-1955) -- The passing of Ellen White -- A period of crisis and promise -- Unparalleled growth in Adventist missions -- The maturation of Adventism among African-Americans -- For those who would like to read more -- 8. The challenges and possibilities of maturity (1955- ) -- Arriving at maturity -- Mission with conscious intent -- Challenges as Adventism faces the twenty-first century -- Infinite possibilities -- For those who would like to read more.
Item type: Ellen G. White Estate Branch Office
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Current library Collection Call number Vol info Status Date due Barcode
Judith Thomas Library EGW Estate Branch Office EGW Estate Branch Office BX 6115.2 .K5 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 745 Available

1. Millerite roots --
William Miller: The reluctant prophet --
Adventism takes a giant step forward with Joshua V. Himes --
Charles Fitch and the "fall of Babylon" --
The passing of the time --
The Seventh-month Movement and the "true midnight cry" --
The "Great Disappointment" --
For those who would like to read more --
2. Era of doctrinal development (1844-1848) --
Redefining the Sanctuary --
The gift of prophecy --
The Sabbath --
Conditional immortality --
The "pillar" doctrines and the three angels' messages --
The "shut door" approach to mission --
For those who would like to read more --
3. Era of organizational development (1848-1863) --
The Sabbatarian conferences --
Publishing "the truth" --
Early moves toward formal organization --
"Sister Betsy" and support for the ministry --
The final drive for church organization --
The "shut door" cracks open a little --
For those who would like to read more --
4. Era of institutional and lifestyle development (1863-1888) --
Healthful living and the Western Health Reform Institute --
The struggle for noncombatancy --
In search of proper education --
Advances in financial stewardship --
Ellen White's role in the development of Adventist lifestyles --
Missions: Foreign and not so foreign --
Other important developments between 1863 and 1888 --
For those who would like to read more --
5. Era of revival, reform, and expansion (1888-1900) --
The 1888 General Conference session --
The aftermath of Minneapolis --
Spiritual revival and educational expansion --
Worldwide mission explosion --
Mission to black America --
The contribution of female ministers in early Adventism --
For those who would like to read more --
6. Era of reorganization and crisis (1901-1910) --
Denominational reorganization --
Tension n a power structure --
The Battle Creek exodus and new beginnings --
A renewed mission emphasis --
For those who would like to read more --
7. Era of worldwide growth (1910-1955) --
The passing of Ellen White --
A period of crisis and promise --
Unparalleled growth in Adventist missions --
The maturation of Adventism among African-Americans --
For those who would like to read more --
8. The challenges and possibilities of maturity (1955- ) --
Arriving at maturity --
Mission with conscious intent --
Challenges as Adventism faces the twenty-first century --
Infinite possibilities --
For those who would like to read more.

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