Historical Dictionary of Seventh-Day Adventists
- ISBN-10
- 0810853450
- ISBN-13
- 9780810853454
- Category
- Christianity
- Pages
- 419
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- Scarecrow Press
- Author
- Gary Land
Description
Profiles a large Christian denomination that is only two centuries old, but has a rapidly growing member base, including a large presence in the Third World. Reviews the notable historical events in a chronology; explains the development of the Seventh-day Adventist as a world religion in the introductory essay; describes the persons, places, events, doctrines, publications, institutions, organizations, and societies that played a significant role in shaping the religion; and provides an extensive bibliography of works on Seventh-day Adventism and books expressing Adventist views on theological and other issues.
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