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PublisherRowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated

ISBN-10144224187X

ISBN-139781442241879

eBay Product ID (ePID)5038378963

Product Key Features

Edition2

Book TitleHistorical Dictionary of the Seventh-Day Adventists

Number of Pages498 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2014

TopicDictionaries, Christianity / Seventh-Day Adventist, Reference

FeaturesRevised

GenreReligion, Reference

AuthorGary Land

Book SeriesHistorical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight31.7 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2014-021411

Dewey Edition23

Reviews"This will be a useful resource for anyone wishing to learn about the Seventh-Day Adventists..." -- American Reference Books Annual "Land's broad range of knowledge regarding Seventh-day Adventism enabled him, as the sole author, to produce an impressive dictionary that is written with a non-Adventist audience in mind. It took years of experience and research to produce such a work. Each of the entries is short and to the point, yet very informative. In addition, Land's nine-page overview of Seventh-day Adventist history, which serves as an introduction to the book, is excellently written--a miniature masterpiece. The author truly captured the essence of Adventism and Adventist history in these few pages. This Historical Dictionary is currently the most up-to-date dictionary of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. . . .[I]t is important to stress the significance of this publication. Land has presented Adventism and Adventist history well and has created an important reference tool for interested persons. His perceptive interpretation of people and events stands permanently within Adventist historiography; the Historical Dictionary is a credible sourcebook and will remain useful for years to come. Likewise, Rowman & Littlefield is commended for publishing an excellent volume that 'will remove some of the mystery' of Seventh-day Adventism through Land's well-informed inside perspective and ability to write 'in terms that can be readily understood by outsiders' (xi). In short, Land's Historical Dictionary receives my full recommendation." -- Andrews University Seminary Studies, Land's broad range of knowledge regarding Seventh-day Adventism enabled him, as the sole author, to produce an impressive dictionary that is written with a non-Adventist audience in mind. It took years of experience and research to produce such a work. Each of the entries is short and to the point, yet very informative. In addition, Land's nine-page overview of Seventh-day Adventist history, which serves as an introduction to the book, is excellently written--a miniature masterpiece. The author truly captured the essence of Adventism and Adventist history in these few pages. This Historical Dictionary is currently the most up-to-date dictionary of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. . . .[I]t is important to stress the significance of this publication. Land has presented Adventism and Adventist history well and has created an important reference tool for interested persons. His perceptive interpretation of people and events stands permanently within Adventist historiography; the Historical Dictionary is a credible sourcebook and will remain useful for years to come. Likewise, Rowman & Littlefield is commended for publishing an excellent volume that 'will remove some of the mystery' of Seventh-day Adventism through Land's well-informed inside perspective and ability to write 'in terms that can be readily understood by outsiders' (xi). In short, Land's Historical Dictionary receives my full recommendation.

Dewey Decimal286.7/3203

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentEditor's Foreword by Jon Woronoff Acknowledgments Reader's Note Acronyms and Abbreviations Chronology Introduction The Dictionary Bibliography

SynopsisThis second edition covers its history through a chronology, introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary includes over 600 cross-referenced entries on key people, cinema, politics and government, sports, and critics. This book is ideal for students, researchers, and general readers., 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.

LC Classification NumberBX6153.L36 2015