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states, the movement's survival was a result of the fact that, "the Millerite leaders had been ‘soft’ on the time... They allowed for the possibility of small errors in their calculations and even in some of their historic dates." In fact, on February 28, Miller himself had written, "If Christ comes,
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Many travelers or emigrants to the United States who had heard the Second Advent message there returned to their home districts to preach. From 1841, Millerite evangelists appeared in Great Britain, also, though he never travelled there himself. In addition to the nearly $ 1,000 that Miller and Himes
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for a more complete review of how William Miller's analysis of the 2,300-day prophecy of Daniel 8 matches the Baháʼí understanding. Baháʼís believe that, although William Miller's understanding of the location and method of Christ's return was not accurate, his calculation of the timing was entirely
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Notably, the stated purpose of the conference was not to debate controversial doctrines. In fact the invitation was extended only to those Adventists who "still adhere to the original faith." The Shut-door Adventists and others who had developed new doctrines were therefore explicitly excluded. The
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churches, forming distinct denominations only after the Great Disappointment. They were united by a belief in the imminent return of Jesus Christ—the Second Advent. After the Great Disappointment of October 22, 1844, discussion of beliefs began to fragment the once united Millerites. Dunton points
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The third major post-disappointment Millerite group also claimed—like the Hale and Turner led group—that the October 22 date was correct. Rather than Christ returning invisibly however, they came to view the event that took place on October 22, 1844, as having been quite different. The theology of
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1843, stating: "My principles in brief, are, that Jesus Christ will come again to this earth, cleanse, purify, and take possession of the same, with all the saints, sometime between March 21, 1843 and March 21, 1844" March 21, 1844 passed without incident, and the majority of Millerites maintained
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calendar). Like the previous date, April 18 passed without Christ's return. More study led the Millerites to believe that they had entered the "tarrying time"—a time of waiting after which Christ would finally return. This belief sustained the Millerites through the months of May to July 1844. As
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As the various dates of Christ's predicted return approached, Millerite publishing increased. In May 1843, 21,000 copies of the various Millerite papers were published for distribution each week. In New York alone, in the five-month period ending April 1843, 600,000 copies of various publications
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Miller did eventually share his views, first to a few friends privately and later to some ministerial acquaintances. Initially he was disappointed at the lack of response from those he spoke to. "To my astonishment, I found very few who listened with any interest. Occasionally, one would see the
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In the confusion that followed the Great Disappointment it seemed that almost every Millerite had an opinion—all of them different. Miller said that in one week he received sixteen different papers advocating different views, all claiming to be Advent papers. Much of the responsibility for this
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Following the disappointment of October 22, there was considerable discussion regarding the continuing possibility of the conversion of sinners. The doctrine that excluded this possibility became known as the shut-door. Miller himself believed this for a short time, though he later changed and
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October 22, 1844, the day Jesus was expected to return, ended like any other day to the disappointment of the Millerites. Both Millerite leaders and followers were left generally bewildered and disillusioned. Responses varied: some Millerites continued to look daily for Christ’s return, others
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paper. The first of these was published on May 15, and Miller writes of the public's response, "I began to be flooded with letters of inquiry respecting my views, and visitors flocked to converse with me on the subject." In 1834, unable to personally comply with many of the urgent requests for
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and F. B. Hahn. They came to the conclusion that "the sanctuary to be cleansed in Daniel 8:14 was not the earth or the church, but the sanctuary in heaven." Therefore, the October 22 date marked not the Second Coming of Christ, but rather a heavenly event. This is the basis for the later
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information and the invitations to travel and preach that he received, Miller published a synopsis of his teachings in a "little tract of 64 pages." These he "...scattered, the most of them gratuitously, sending them in reply to letters of inquiry and to places which I could not visit."
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was rejected by delegates at the Albany Conference, who passed a resolution to have "no fellowship with Jewish fables and commandments of man, that turn from the truth." Sabbatarianism remained a minority position among the Millerites, but the doctrine received a significant boost when
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Some years later, Edson reported on his experiences following that meeting: "While passing through a large field I was stopped about midway of the field. Heaven seemed open to my view, and I saw distinctly and clearly that instead of our High Priest coming out of the Most Holy of the
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Hiram Edson, "Experience in the Advent Movement (Incomplete), p. 9. This undated document was apparently not written until many years after this event and was probably influenced by the ideas of later authors. See Fernand Fisel, "Edson's Cornfield 'Vision:' Frisson or Figment?,"
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Periodical literature played a part in the rapid and widespread dissemination of Millerite beliefs. "From first to last the power of the press, in this particular form, was one of the foremost factors in the success of this now vigorous, expanding movement." In addition to the
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points out, "The printed article from which this is copied was written in 1845. By an examination of his correspondence, it appears that he must have begun to lecture in August 1831. So that this date is a mistake of the printer or an error in Mr. Miller's memory."
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The widespread acceptance of the "shut-door" belief lost ground as doubts were raised about the significance of the October 22, 1844, date—if nothing happened on that date, then there could be no shut door. The opposition to these "shut-door" beliefs was led by
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The Albany Conference began on April 29, 1845, and was to be, "one of the most significant Adventist meetings in the history of post-October 1844 Adventism." The delegates to the Albany Conference – including prominent Millerite leaders such as Miller, Himes.
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spent supplying literature to enquirers and evangelists in Great Britain, "there is evidence that local Millerite pioneers borrowed copies of Miller's works and Adventist magazines from visiting American sea captains and merchants."
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like a child shall not enter it." O. J. D. Pickands used Revelation 14:14–16 to teach that Christ was now sitting on a white cloud, and must be prayed down. Some simply gave up their beliefs and attempted to rebuild their lives.
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later stated that "I confess indebtedness to Adventists as well as to other denominations". In light of this, the Bible Student Movement was influenced by Adventists roots, but did not emerge from the Millerism movement.
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to come to this earth on the tenth day of the seventh month, at the end of the 2300 days, that He for the first time entered on that day the second apartment of that sanctuary; and that He had a work to perform in the
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proliferation of viewpoints must be shouldered by Miller, whose Rules of Biblical Interpretation outlined a method of biblical study that encouraged each person to read the Bible and to "do theology" for themselves.
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While it seems then, that the vast majority of Miller’s followers were of local origin, his message was not limited to his local area—nor even to the United States. Miller preached across the border in Canada’s
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were distributed. In December 1843, Himes proposed the publication of one million tracts, while in May 1844, he announced that five million copies of Millerite publications had been distributed up to that time.
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their faith. On March 25, Miller wrote to Himes, "I am still looking for the Dear Savior... The time, as I have calculated it, is now filled up; and I expect every moment to see the Savior descend from
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on at least three occasions: in 1835, 1838 and 1840. He made a number of converts there and gained the support of some of the local clergy. At least five Millerite papers were published in Canada: the
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Despite the urging of his supporters, Miller never personally set an exact date for the expected Second Advent. However, in response to their urgings he did narrow the time-period to sometime in the
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The Midnight Cry: A Defense of the Character and Conduct of William Miller and the Millerites, Who Mistakenly Believed That the Second Coming of Christ Would Take Place in the Year 1844
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as we expect, we will sing the song of victory soon; if not, we will watch, and pray, and preach until he comes, for soon our time, and all prophetic days, will have been filled."
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presented a message of earth-shattering proportions—what became known as the "seventh-month" message or the "true midnight cry." In a complex discussion based on scriptural
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and make up the second post-'Great Disappointment' group. This faction soon gained the upper hand, even converting Miller to their point of view. On March 20, 1845, the
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on April 3, 1844. Both times however, a cautionary note was appended by the magazines’ editors, indicating that they disagreed with Snow's conclusions. Samuel S. Snow,
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Knight notes however, this period represented a "flatness in Millerite evangelism," when even the Millerite preachers must have experienced diminished certainty.
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The first major division of the Millerite groups who had not completely given up their belief in Christ’s Second Advent were those who accepted a
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Hugh Dunton, "The Millerite Adventists and Other Millenarian Groups in Great Britain, 1830–1860", Ph.D., University of London, 1984, pp. 97–98.
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from 1840 to 1847. Out of a total of 615 correspondents, she found that the 131 correspondents from New York State provided the largest group.
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biggest draw was to be the presence of Miller. In fact Himes wrote to Miller on March 27, 1845, saying, "all depends upon your being there."
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Hugh Dunton, "The Millerite Adventists and Other Millenarian Groups in Great Britain, 1830–1860", Ph.D., University of London, 1984, p. 114.
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predicted different dates—among them April, July, and October 1845. Some theorized that the world had entered the seventh millennium, the "
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to publicize them. The first edition was published on February 28, 1840, with Himes as editor. It continues to be published by the
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A Tract, Showing that the Seventh Day Should Be Observed as the Sabbath, Instead of the First Day; "According to the Commandment"
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Others acted as children, basing their belief on Jesus’ words in Mark 10:15, "Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the
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to the movement. The new restrictive definitions charted a course that was unacceptable to many who had joined the movement."
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Pritchard, Linda K. “The Burned-over District Reconsidered: A Portent of Evolving Religious Pluralism in the United States.”
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By mid-1845, doctrinal lines amongst the various Millerite groups began to solidify, emphasizing their differences—a process
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building." During this time three main Millerite groups formed, in addition to those who had simply given up their beliefs.
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of prophetic interpretation, Miller became convinced that the 2,300-day period started in 457 BC with the decree to rebuild
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out that there were four main divisive doctrines being discussed by Millerites around the time of the Albany Conference:
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was transformed from an "obscure, regional movement into a national campaign." The key figure in this transformation was
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The passing of a series of resolutions that rejected a number of beliefs and practices seen as extreme; including mixed
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A copy of this lost publication was discovered by Merlin D. Burt in 1995 and republished in 2006: Merlin D. Burt,
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This was not a new thought, and had been discussed by Millerite writers as early as June 21, 1843. "Chronology,"
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As well as using imported American literature, two Millerite papers were published locally in Great Britain: the
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As well as publications based on geography, the Millerites issued various papers targeting different groups.
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The development of a plan for evangelism that involved further organization, including the establishment of
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Miller believed that the cleansing of the sanctuary represented the Earth's destruction by fire at Christ's
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Morse, Donald E. "The End of the World in American History and Fantasy: The Trumpet of the Last Judgment."
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had connections at the very beginning (in the early 2nd half of 19th century) with the Millerite movement.
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Further discussion and study resulted in the brief adoption of a new date—April 18, 1844, one based on the
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Stephen J. Paterwic, Historical Dictionary of the Shakers (Lanham, Maryland: Scarecrow Press, 2008), p. 1.
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The Burned-over District: A Social and Intellectual History of Enthusiastic Religion in Western New York
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Ruth Alden Doan examined the geographical distribution of correspondents to the Millerite periodical
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Rowe, David L. "A New Perspective on the Burned-over District: The Millerites in Upstate New York."
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this third group appears to have had its beginnings as early as October 23, 1844—the day after the
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The Albany Conference group of Millerites formed the Evangelical Adventists out of which rose the
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Butler, Jonathan. "From Millerism to Seventh-Day Adventism: 'Boundlessness to Consolidation'."
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The Millerites originally had adherents across denominational lines, especially from Baptist,
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to receive a kingdom, dominion, and glory; and we must wait for his return from the wedding."
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based in Boston, Millerite papers were published in numerous cities including New York City,
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Thunder and Trumpets: Millerites and Dissenting Religion in Upstate New York, 1800–1850
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was not discussed at the Albany Conference, but was a source of controversy soon after.
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The belief became a major issue upon the publication in January 1845, of an article by
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Snow had previously presented this idea, it was published on February 22, 1844 in the
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Some members rejoined their previous denominations, while a substantial number became
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Volume IV, Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1954, p. 621.
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became convinced that "light would be given" and their "disappointment explained."
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Butler, Jonathan M. "Seventh-Day Adventist Historiography: A Work in Progress."
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of Canandaigua, New York: Reprint of a Significant Millerite Adventist Journal"
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development until late September. Most did not accept it until early October."
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Apollos Hale and Joseph Turner, "Has Not the Saviour Come as the Bridegroom,"
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Crucible of the millennium: The burned-over district of New York in the 1840s
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force of the evidence, but the great majority passed it by as an idle tale."
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The roots of fundamentalism: British and American millenarianism, 1800–1930
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Billington, Louis. "The Millerite Adventists in Great Britain, 1840–1850."
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was a more academically orientated paper published in Boston and edited by
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Louis Billington, "The Millerite Adventists in Great Britain, 1840–1850,"
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Louis Billington, "The Millerite Adventists in Great Britain, 1840–1850,"
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and Bible classes; and the ordination of selected believers as ministers.
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The disappointed: Millerism and millenarianism in the nineteenth century
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was one of the schismatic issues debated at the Albany Conferences. The
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This article is about followers of William Miller. For the mineral, see
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Volume IV, Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald, 1954, pp. 624–625, 628.
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also credit Miller's analysis of the time of Christ's return. See also
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of February 7, 1846. It is out of this third Millerite group that the
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An English Millerite, James William Bonham, apparently sent copies of
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Edson's experience led him into an extended study on the topic with
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The Millerite message entered Australia through the Canadian paper
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Miller states that he began his public lecturing in the village of
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Seeking a Sanctuary: Seventh-day Adventism and the American Dream
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focused on female readers, and was first published in May 1844.
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In 1832, Miller submitted a series of sixteen articles to the
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Volume IV, Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald, 1954, p. 712.
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Volume IV, Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald, 1954, p. 623.
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of October 12, 1843, from a Mrs. O. S. Burnham of Kaloa, the
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would occur in roughly the year 1843–1844. Coming during the
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God's strange work: William Miller and the end of the world
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preacher, and student of the Bible living in northeastern
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as a monthly evangelistic magazine under the same name.
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William Miller, "Letter From Mr. Miller—His Position,"
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Political influence of Evangelicalism in Latin America
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33, no. 1 (2005): 46–51 for a more recent perspective.
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The Miller Heresy, Millennialism, and American Culture
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Berrien Springs, Michigan: Press, 1994, pp. 96–97.
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Himes, 1853, pp. 141–144. 699:), though no record remains of their effect. 333: 3968:History of Christianity in the United States 2220:Graphical timeline of major Millerite groups 1941:General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 1776:, Boise, Idaho: Pacific Press, 1993, p. 268. 1721:, Boise, Idaho: Pacific Press, 1993, p. 232. 1567:, Boise, Idaho: Pacific Press, 1993, p. 168. 1511:William Miller, "Mr. Miller at Washington," 1502:, Boise, Idaho: Pacific Press, 1993, p. 162. 1193: 1191: 1189: 16:Christian movement founded by William Miller 2290: 2038:(1944); a scholarly study by an Adventist. 1174:Unfulfilled Christian religious predictions 1130:sects emerged from the movement, including 951:, shaving one's head, and acting childlike. 702:In a similar manner, converts were made in 553:The Advent Message to the Daughters of Zion 470:prophecy time line and its relation to the 2283: 2269: 2247:PDF scans of Millerite journal (1842–1843) 340: 326: 2123:McArthur, Benjamin. 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Index

Millerite
a series
Adventism
William Miller
William Miller
Christianity
Protestantism
Anabaptists
Restorationism
Pietism
Millerism
Second Great Awakening
Great Disappointment
William Miller
Nelson H. Barbour
Joseph Bates
Sylvester Bliss
Elon Galusha
Apollos Hale
Joshua V. Himes
Josiah Litch
Rachel O. Preston
T. M. Preble
George Storrs
John T. Walsh
Jonas Wendell
Ellen G. White
James White
John Thomas
Annihilationism

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