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Author : Jerry A. Gladson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780962754647
Total Pages : 383 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (546 download)
Download or read book A Theologian's Journey from Seventh-Day Adventism to Mainstream Christianity written by Jerry A. Gladson and published by . This book was released on 2000-01-01 with total page 383 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Jerry A. Gladson
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1532631251
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (326 download)
Download or read book Out of Adventism written by Jerry A. Gladson and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From its humble beginnings in the nineteenth century, Seventh-day Adventism has remarkably grown to become one of America's largest, home-grown faiths, numbering nearly nineteen million members worldwide. Yet Adventism harbors dark secrets within its history. This is the true story of how one Adventist pastor, and university and seminary professor discovered these dark secrets and learned through painful, personal experience that neither the denomination nor its doctrine could be trusted. As his odyssey takes him from pastoral assignments in rural and urban congregations and finally into teaching religion at an Adventist university, he suddenly finds himself caught up in the maelstrom of a church's greatest theological crisis. For him, the denomination's theology and practice agonizingly unravel, forcing him to choose between loyalty to his church, his vocation, and his personal integrity. Rich in anecdotes and personal experiences, Out of Adventism guides readers interested in religious history, cults, and sects through the ins and outs of a religious community in crisis. Along the way, the reader not only gets an insider's view of Adventism, but also discovers a careful critique of the peculiar teachings of Seventh-day Adventism.
Author : Gary Land
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442241888
Total Pages : 499 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of the Seventh-Day Adventists written by Gary Land and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-10-23 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventh-day Adventism was born as a radical millenarian sect in nineteenth-century America. It has since spread across the world, achieving far more success in Latin America, Africa, and Asia than in its native land. In what seems a paradox, Adventist expectation of Christ’s imminent return has led the denomination to develop extensive educational, publishing, and health systems. Increasingly established within a variety of societies, Adventism over time has modified its views on many issues and accommodated itself to the “delay” of the Second Advent. In the process, it has become a multicultural religion that nonetheless reflects the dominant influence of its American origins. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Seventh-Day Adventists covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 600 cross-referenced entries on key people, cinema, politics and government, sports, and critics of Ellen White. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Seventh-day Adventism.
Author : Gary Land
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810863421
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)
Download or read book The A to Z of the Seventh-Day Adventists written by Gary Land and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-07-29 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the Millerite movement of the 1830s and 1840s, sabbatarian Adventism prior to organization of the denomination, and the Seventh-day Adventist Church since its organization in 1861-63, this volume provides a comprehensive history of the denomination. The first major element of the book is a chronology of Adventist history that begins with William Miller's conclusion in 1818 that the Second Advent of Jesus would occur about 1843 and extends through the Science and Theology Conferences of 2002-04. The interpretive introduction that follows places the emergence of Adventism within the context of the Second Great Awakening, describes the development of sabbatarian Adventism from its early opposition to church organization to its highly institutionalized and bureaucratically structured contemporary form, and examines the denomination's geographical expansion from a small North American sect to a global church. The dictionary entries that constitute the bulk of the volume address individuals, organizations, institutions, and doctrines that have been important in the history of the church, including dissident movements and individuals who have emerged as critics of the denomination and its beliefs. Second, there are entries on the development and current situation of Adventism in many individual countries. Finally, thematic entries on such subjects as art, music, literature, health care, and women address other elements important to understanding church life. The dictionary entries are followed by a bibliography of scholarly and popular works published by the denomination, commercial and academic presses, and individuals and organizations.
Author : Malcolm Bull
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253023963
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (53 download)
Download or read book Seeking a Sanctuary written by Malcolm Bull and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2006-12-20 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The completely revised second edition further explores one of the most successful of America's indigenous religious groups. Despite this, the Adventist church has remained largely invisible. Seeking a Sanctuary casts light on this marginal religion through its socio-historical context and discusses several Adventist figures that shaped the perception of this Christian sect.
Author : Michael W Campbell
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0197502296
Total Pages : 625 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (975 download)
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Seventh-Day Adventism written by Michael W Campbell and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024 with total page 625 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Oxford Handbook contains 39 original essays on Seventh-day Adventism. Each chapter addresses the history, theology, and various other social and cultural aspects of Adventism from its inception up to the present as a major religious group spanning the globe.
Author : George R. Knight
Publisher : Review and Herald Pub Assoc
ISBN 13 : 9780828015417
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (154 download)
Download or read book A Search for Identity written by George R. Knight and published by Review and Herald Pub Assoc. This book was released on 2000 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Der Autor geht auf Fragen ein, die jeden Adventisten interessieren (sollten): Wie kamen die Adventisten zu den Glaubensüberzeugungen, die sie heute vertreten? Wie haben sich die Lehrauffassungen im Laufe der Jahre verändert? Würden die adventistischen Pioniere alle 27 Glaubenspunkte unterschreiben wollen, die heute von der Gemeinschaft der Siebenten-Tags-Adventisten als verbindlich anerkannt werden? George Knight bezweifelt das. Er legt in wohltuender Offenheit die unterschiedlichen Strömungen innerhalb der Adventgeschichte dar und verdeutlicht, dass Adventgläubige nicht aufhören dürfen, Suchende und Lernende zu sein. So aufwühlend dies klingen mag, so beruhigend wird der Leser feststellen können: An allen untersuchten Beispielen wird erkennbar, wie wunderbar Gott die Adventgemeinde geführt hat. - How did Adventists come to believe what they believe? How have those beliefs changed over the years? With compelling candor George Knight captures the ebb and flow of the doctrinal currents within Adventism, including controversies over the shut door, the law in Galatians at the 1888 General Conference, the Trinity, pantheism, Fundamentalism, the nature of Christ, and inspiration. The Adventist Church was founded by independent thinkers who would have disagreed with several of the church's current 27 fundamental beliefs. But over the years strength arose out of contention, and consensus out of debate. From William Miller to Desmond Ford, Knight catalogues the colorful personalities who shaped the discussion, and shows how God has led Adventism into a broader and deeper understanding of His eternal truth. - A Word to the Reader, A Note From the Author, List of Abbreviations, Chapter 1: The Dynamic Nature of "Present Truth", Present Truth: Fluid Rather Than Static, The Avoidance of Creedal Rigidity, The Pathway of Progressive Understanding, Chapter 2: Adventism Wasn't Born in a Vacuum, The Theological Roots of Adventism, Millennial Visions, Chapter 3: The Millerite Theological Foundation, Miller's Use of the Bible, Miller on the Second Advent, The First and Second Angels' Messages, The Seventh-Month Movement and the Great Disappointment, Chapter 4: What Is Adventist in Adventism? (1844-1885), The Centrality of the Shut Door and the Struggle for Identity, A People of "the Book", Moving Toward an Understanding of the Sanctuary, The Sabbath and the Third Angel's Message, The Final Doctrinal Pillar: Conditional, Immortality, Putting It All Together, Refining the First and Second Angels' Messages, Other Post-1850 Theological Refinements, Perspective, Chapter 5: What Is Christian in Adventism? (1886-1919), A Setting for Disagreement, Still a People of the Book? The Issue of Authority, Uplift Jesus: Righteousness by Faith and the Third Angel's Message, Uplift Jesus: The Trinity, Full Divinity of Jesus, and Personhood of the Holy Spirit, Uplift Jesus: A Two-Track Exploration Into the Human Nature of Christ, Perspective, Chapter 6: What Is Fundamentalist in Adventism? (1919-1950), A Polarizing Theological Context, Adventism Moves Toward a More Rigid Position on Inspiration, A People of the Book or a People of the Books?, A Revived Interest in Righteouness by Faith, The Crucial Role of M.L. Andreasen and His "Last Generation" Theology, Moves to Make Adventism Look More Christian, Perspective, Chapter 7: Adventism in Theological Tension (1950- ), Some Significant Developments, Track 1: The Search for Historic Adventism, Track 2: The Search for the Meaning of 1888, Track 3: The Search for Ellen White's Role and Authority, Track 4: The Search for a Theology of Inspiration Perspective, Chapter 8: What Does All This Mean?, Lessons on Polarization, Lessons on "Theological Rigor Mortis", Lessons on Theological Essentials, And What About the Advent?, Appendix: Fundamental Beliefs of Seventh-day Adventists, Index
Author : Walter Martin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)
Download or read book The Truth about Seventh-Day Adventism written by Walter Martin and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The historical background of Seventh-day Adventism -- Psychological factors -- The heart of Adventist theology -- Ellen G. White and the spirit of prophecy -- The sleep of the soul and the destruction of the wicked -- The Sabbath, the Lord's Day, and the mark of the beast -- The sanctuary, the investigative judgment, and the scapegoat -- Law, grace and salvation -- The "remnant church"--The problem of fellowship : a great controversy
Author : Howard Shin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781705417546
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (175 download)
Download or read book Beliefs written by Howard Shin and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-22 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is Seventh-day Adventist Church a heretic movement or does it have any place in evangelical Christianity? SDA church has self-designated itself as the only end-time remnant, based on its reading of Revelation 12. It believes that only the SDA church portrays the true characteristics of the remnants as recorded in the Book of Revelation. They believe they keep the commandments of Jesus by keeping Sabbath holy; they have the spirit of prophecy, which is the testimony of Jesus. They believe the "spirit of prophecy" is the ministry and writings of Ellen White, who exercised her authority as a last-days prophet; her books are the testimony of Jesus. Her writings are taken as authoritative, inspired, and inerrant. They also believe that Sunday-keeping churches are under the influence of the Antichrist. This book brings to light SDA's distinctive beliefs and doctrines that make their place in the mainstream Christianity questionable.
Author : Tihomir Lazić
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030251810
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (32 download)
Download or read book Towards an Adventist Version of Communio Ecclesiology written by Tihomir Lazić and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-11-13 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores how Seventh-day Adventists, like other Christians, can benefit from generating their own version of communio ecclesiology. It starts by offering a critical analysis of the status quo of the existing Adventist portrayal of church as remnant, and suggests potential ways of moving this tradition forward. To articulate a more rounded and comprehensive vision of the church’s rich and multifaceted relational nature, this book draws on the mainstream Christian koinonia-based framework. Consequently, it provides possible solutions to some of the most divisive ecclesial issues that Christian communities face today regarding church structure, ministry, mission, communal interpretation, and reform. As it sets on a new footing the conversation between Adventism and other mainstream Christian traditions, the methodology of this book serves as a pathway for any Christian community to use when revisiting and enhancing its own current theologies of the church.
Author : Jack Blanco
Publisher : Review and Herald Pub Assoc
ISBN 13 : 9780974889474
Total Pages : 1360 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (894 download)
Download or read book The Clear Word written by Jack Blanco and published by Review and Herald Pub Assoc. This book was released on 2007-05 with total page 1360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Clear Word lets the power of ancient texts come through today. As the meaning of Scripture becomes more transparent, you see more of Gods grace. His love shines through even in difficult Old Testament passages. The Clear Word has renewed the devotional lives of thousands of people. Let it renew yours. Now available in the popular two-column format with the text in paragraphs.
Author : Edith Fairman Cooper
Publisher : Publishamerica Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9781424159345
Total Pages : 473 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (593 download)
Download or read book It's All about Jesus written by Edith Fairman Cooper and published by Publishamerica Incorporated. This book was released on 2007 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edith was inspired to conduct objective historical research about the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) church after a brief encounter with an SDA friend who said, aYou know what they say about Adventists.a A brief conversation changed her life forever. Since Edith didnat know, she was impressed to find out. Two days later, while searching the internet she saw a headingaaSeventh-Day Adventism Reexaminedaaand clicked on the topic hoping to see what was being said about SDAs. Finding astonishing information, she decided to check it out by doing objective research about the SDA church to determine whether what she found was from disgruntled former SDAs criticizing the church, or whether the concerns were valid. This book presents her findings, some of her experiences as an active SDA member for over twenty-six years, and relates why she and her family left Adventism and now embrace mainstream Christianity.
Author : Garrick D. Augustus
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1491784008
Total Pages : 523 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (917 download)
Download or read book What Every Seventh-Day Adventist Should Know About the Shepherd’S Rod written by Garrick D. Augustus and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2018-08-09 with total page 523 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you are a Seventh-day Adventist Christian, you have no doubt heard of The Shepherd’s Rod, a message of present truth and reform first presented to leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the years 1929 and 1930. It has created much controversy. In What Every Seventh-day Adventist Should Know about The Shepherd’s Rod, author Garrick D. Augustus brings to light the historic and the theological reasons behind the rejection of The Shepherd’s Rod message. It exposes the systematic misinformation, as well as the willful manipulations of the facts surrounding Victor Houteff and the movement he began more than eight decades ago. It provides clear and accurate answers to the questions raised against the Rod’s message. And, it answers the objections church leaders have historically offered as “proof” against its bearing the credentials of inspiration. Augustus fused the forensic methods of evidence analytics, as well as the investigative method of internal evidence analysis, to the claims brought against the message by the leaders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. His research took him from the Heritage Library in Loma Linda, California, to The Biblical Research Committee in Silver Spring Maryland, and beyond. What Every Seventh-day Adventist Should Know about The Shepherd’s Rod journeys through the pages of history and helps to separate truth from propaganda. It takes a fresh look at an old controversy that began in eternity past and has played itself out in the rank and file of Seventh-day Adventism.
Author : Stephen Ferguson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781520187488
Total Pages : 596 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (874 download)
Download or read book Seventh-Day Adventist, I Don't Know About. I Just Don't Know... written by Stephen Ferguson and published by . This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I love Iowa. And, look, I don't have to say it, I'm Presbyterian. Can you believe it? Nobody believes I'm Presbyterian. I'm Presbyterian. I'm Presbyterian. I'm Presbyterian. Boy, that's down the middle of the road folks, in all fairness. I mean, Seventh-day Adventist, I don't know about. I just don't know" - Donald Trump.The Seventh-day Adventist Church (SDA or Adventist) is now the fifth largest Christian denomination in the world. Yet it must be one of the most misunderstood. If Adventists aren't being confused with door-knocking bicycle missionaries from the Church of Latter Day Saints (the Mormons) they are being mistaken for Baptists, Jews or some doomsday cult. It is also often said, quite wrongly, that Adventists refuse blood transfusions, a case of mistaken identity with Jehovah's Witnesses - a totally different denomination. Despite being the religion of 2016 US Presidential candidate Dr Ben Carson and Hacksaw Ridge war hero Desmond Doss, Adventism remains largely a mystery to many.Looking at and beyond the proof-texts, this book surveys the major historical and theological themes that underpin this very different brand of Christianity, with its emphasis on: Sabbath-keeping (Saturday worship), kosher food laws (no pork or shellfish), conditional immortality (subjective non-existence immediately after death), great controversy (cosmic war), free will (no Calvinistic predestination), contemporary spiritual gifts (including prophecy), and the critical importance of eschatology (end-time beliefs).As a government lawyer who also studied theology at an Anglican (Episcopalian) seminary, Ferguson attempts to unravel this case of mistaken identity. Embracing the insults and arguments of critics and turning them on their heads, he explains core Adventist beliefs in some non-traditional ways.
Author : Marc Rasell
Publisher : Marc Rasell
ISBN 13 : 1471741877
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (717 download)
Download or read book Exploring the Heavenly Sanctuary written by Marc Rasell and published by Marc Rasell. This book was released on 2012-06-14 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reveals whether there is a temple in heaven and what its purpose is. Christ is revealed as our High Priest who intercedes for us. This is the heart of the Seventh-day Adventist message. Issues addressed include: Can we be sure there is a real temple in heaven? What is the purpose of this temple? When does the judgement start? Do we need to keep the Ten Commandments? Should we observe a literal Sabbath? And much more. The heavenly sanctuary reveals Jesus who ever intercedes for us (Hebrews 7:25). ""An extremely thorough, engaging presentation of the framework of Seventh-day Adventist beliefs."" - Kirkus Review
Author : Russell Earl Kelly Ph. D.
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595807798
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (958 download)
Download or read book Exposing Seventh-Day Adventism written by Russell Earl Kelly Ph. D. and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2005-07-22 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seventh-day Adventism entices members into it using trickery and half-truths. They tell the unenlightened public one thing and insiders yet another. Dr. Kelly explains how he was tricked into joining. He then refutes the theological fiasco called the Investigative Judgment which created the sect. Much of the book looks at the Sabbath with fresh insight. The final part reveals the mysterious realms of Sheol and Hades in order to expose SDA error about the soul. Russell Kelly is also the author of Should the Church Teach Tithing? A Theologian's Conclusions about a Taboo Doctrine-a best seller on Amazon.com under "Tithing" since 2001.
Author : Gary Land
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810868261
Total Pages : 442 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)
Download or read book The A to Z of the Seventh-Day Adventists written by Gary Land and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-07-16 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering the Millerite movement of the 1830s and 1840s, sabbatarian Adventism prior to organization of the denomination, and the Seventh-day Adventist Church since its organization in 1861-63, this volume provides a comprehensive history of the denomination. The first major element of the book is a chronology of Adventist history that begins with William Miller's conclusion in 1818 that the Second Advent of Jesus would occur about 1843 and extends through the Science and Theology Conferences of 2002-04. The interpretive introduction that follows places the emergence of Adventism within the context of the Second Great Awakening, describes the development of sabbatarian Adventism from its early opposition to church organization to its highly institutionalized and bureaucratically structured contemporary form, and examines the denomination's geographical expansion from a small North American sect to a global church. The dictionary entries that constitute the bulk of the volume address individuals, organizations, institutions, and doctrines that have been important in the history of the church, including dissident movements and individuals who have emerged as critics of the denomination and its beliefs. Second, there are entries on the development and current situation of Adventism in many individual countries. Finally, thematic entries on such subjects as art, music, literature, health care, and women address other elements important to understanding church life. The dictionary entries are followed by a bibliography of scholarly and popular works published by the denomination, commercial and academic presses, and individuals and organizations.
