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Learn More About the Great Hymns of the Church!

For many worshipers, hymn singing is a mere routine in the church service, accepted but not necessarily enjoyed. For others, the pleasure of making a joyful noise to God often obscures the words that are being sung, and thereby this essential part of worship loses its full significance.

The Companion to the Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal seeks to remedy these two defects by calling attention in particular to the words of the hymns so that the hymns will be much more appreciated and their spiritual effect heightened. Comments, where appropriate, have also been made on the tunes, so that both authors and composers will come to life, so to speak, In this way, attention will be focused on the hymn-singing part of divine service.

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Land examines the integration of historical knowledge into a Christian worldview and its implications for teaching, scholarship, and life. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1914.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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Astounding Errors, the Followers of C.T. Russell
It is a gently led and read book, but its title might have been: Truly there are none so blind as those who will not see. Buy this book and you will refute some who come door to door knocking and proselizing a false faith. They need to see the true light of the Christian faith, and as long as they are afraid to examine the truth, for their faith consigns them only to what they write, then you might only have one shot to set them free of the lies and deceptions that make a saddened reality for the followers of C.T. Russell. Russell was a failed prophet, why do any follow him then? This is indeed a great mystery. The truth shall set you free, this book helps proves the truth. ... Read more

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Great source of historical information
This book contains a lot of details and stories not contained in other books I've read. It seems to be a facsimile reproduction, so there are little stray dots (dust, etc.) and occasional faded type, but not so much that it is hard to read. It's actually quite a good reproduction. It has a few pictures, but they are kind of the copy-of-a-copy-of-a-copy quality. The best thing about this book is the written content, which I think is well written (if sometimes a bit editorializing) and easy to read and full of stories and facts that are hard to find elsewhere. ... Read more

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Adventist homes can be a little bit of heaven on earth, if certain basic principles are followed. Like a chart to a sailor, this volume offers a reliable guide to those sailing on the challenging sea of matrimony. Counsel is offered on many facets of home life: choosing a mate, child discipline, grandparents, holidays, hospitality, moral standards, divorce, and living with an unbelieving spouse. The author points out pitfalls to be avoided and shows how to have a happy marriage by injecting the grace of God and the priciples of Christian courtesy into every aspect of family life.

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Hard Back
Publisher: Review & Herald Publishing Association
Printed: 1980
Pages: 583

Table of Contents

SECTION I
THE HOME BEAUTIFUL

SECTION II
A LIGHT IN THE COMMUNITY

SECTION III
CHOOSING THE LIFE PARTNER

SECTION IV
FACTORS THAT MAKE FOR SUCCESS OF FAILURE

SECTION V
FROM THE MARRIAGE ALTAR

SECTION VI
THE NEW HOME

SECTION VII
HERITAGE OF THE LORD

SECTION VIII
THE SUCCESSFUL FAMILY

SECTION IX
FATHER—THE HOUSE-BAND

SECTION X
MOTHER—QUEEN OF THE HOUSEHOLD

SECTION XI
CHILDREN—THE JUNIOR PARTNERS

SECTION XII
STANDARDS OF FAMILY LIVING

SECTION XIII
THE USE OF MONEY

SECTION XIV
GUARDING THE AVENUES OF THE SOUL

SECTION XV
GRACES THAT BRIGHTEN FAMILY LIFE

SECTION XVI
THE HOME AND ITS SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

SECTION XVII
RELAXATION AND RECREATION

SECTION XVIII
THOU SHALT BE RECOMPENSED

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WELL-BALANCED
'Prophetess of Health' is a well-balanced, thoroughly-researched, scholarly book. It is neither apologetic nor polemical. It is nn eye- and a mind-opening mine of information.

The work has succeeded admirably in doing what the author set out to do: place Mrs E. G. White firmly within the context of health reform in the 18th century, and show her invaluable contribution, among other health reformers, to the popularizing of that reform, even though her audience might have been different from theirs.

If in achieving this, he unmasks the intrigue and other unsavoury actions of someE. G. White apologists, it is a necessary side effect ofuncovering the truth.

Enlightening
This book is well written and should be a "must read" for Seventh Day Adventists.Numbers very skillfully demonstrates to the reader that Ellen G. White was a scheming, business minded, dishonest, plagiarist with grandiose and unfounded claims of divine inspiration. In reality, she simply stole the writings of others of her time, claiming that the content came to her by way of visions.She also used "visions" to get back at any perceived enemies and to gain agreement when her goals and desires conflicted with others.

It is inconceivable that any vaguely intelligent person could read this book (or The White Lie by Walter Rea) and entertain any illusion that White was a prophetess.Of particular interest is the fact, as Numbers points out, that a number of White's contemporaries were onto the fraud, yet many others revere her to this day.

Numbers has a very readable writing style and, in the process of exposing White, provides an interesting history of Adventism.At times, the book is "laugh out loud" funny, especially the chapter on "Sex and Short Skirts."Very nicely done. This would make a great movie.If White weren't so physically unattractive, one might even describe her at points as a cunning little minx.

Excellent research
I read this book shortly after its initial publication.I learned about it from listening to an Adventist preacher denouncing it, in a most un-reasoned way.
I believe Ellen White was inspired by God.I belive in inspiration and prophecy in much the same way as the Adventist Church (official doctrine, not always necessarily what all Adventists proclaim).
The book strengthened my belief in Ellen White as a prophet of God.
Also, I know a little about the author.Although not friends, we shared the same small college campus for a while.I have never learned whether Ron is still an Adventist!Perhaps his church drove him out!

Best book on Ellen White
Numbers has given us just about the only scholarly book out there on 19th century American Prophetess Ellen White, still revered as one of the founders of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church: there isn't much else out there except official Seventh-Day Adventist propaganda.Numbers is a genuine scholar, not a polemicist, and he is never personally hostile towards Mrs. White (she was generally a nice, well-meaning lady), but after his analysis of her writings there is unfortunately not much left of her prophetic claims.Hence the hostility towards this book from the Church hierarchy and the few devout Adventists who have even heard of it.However, contrary to their assertions, Numbers uses mostly Ellen White's own writings and friendly sources to reach his rather convincing conclusions.Altogether a very fair, well-written and well-researched book.

A Remarkable History Of A Remakable Woman
First, I should say that I know a lot about Ellen White.I've read several of her books (some of which are quite interesting).I'm a graduate of Loma Linda Medical School, a Seventh Day Adventist school originally founded by Mrs. White.And I've even been to her house in Napa Valley, near St. Helena, California, where she had many of her "visions of the night."Ellen White was the prophet whose writings helped establish the SDA church in the 1800s.Seventh Day Adventists believe in "the spirit of prophecy," which is to say they believe God didn't stop communicating with mankind in ancient times, but rather selects certain prophets through history when a new "message" is needed (though, they seem to believe Ellen White is the only one since the early days of Christianity).In their theology, a great emphasis is placed on the Biblical books of Daniel and Revelation, which are seen to contain prophecies particularly applicable to our contemporary times.They are sometimes considered a "cult," which I think is mere bigotry.It's more accurate to see them more in line with evangelical or fundamental Christian denominations, with a few unique doctrinal beliefs.

Given that Ellen White is considered by most Adventists as second only the Bible with regards to literal inspiration, this book by Ron Numbers is seen as nothing short of blasphemy.The General Conference of Seventh Day Adventists allowed Numbers access to their vault of unpublished materials, only to find themselves "betrayed" by his ultimate conclusions.How dare he suggest that many of White's "visions" were actually copied word-for-word from some of the books in her personal library!And how dare he suggest she was used as a "pawn" in the hands of the all-male leaders of the original SDA church in trying to establish their legitimacy!In my own view, whatever the truth in these things, Numbers diminishes White a bit more than she deserves.Yet, it's hard to argue with the evidence he presents.The problem (perpetrated by the SDAs themselves) is that we're trying to interpret events of a hundred or more years ago in the light of our current "values."This is, after all, the era of "zero tolerance."Am I right, or am I right?

In this book, Ron Numbers presents a fascinating history of the Seventh Day Adventist church.From their earliest origins following the "Great Disappointment" of 1844, Numbers follows the difficult development of a new religion.They faced more than a few crises along the way.Far from the least of these was the powerful personality of John Harvey Kellogg.Yes, this is the Kellogg of the Kellogg's cereal company.Yes, he was an early Seventh Day Adventist.But Kellogg's was rather different in those days.His company was first started in an effort to produce natural health foods, as promoted by Mrs. White.(There's even an interesting anecdote in which some guy named Post toured Kellogg's factory, and Kellogg's stance that he was unconcerned that Post would copy what he was doing, as this would further the health message he so strongly believed in.)Yet, Kellogg became a "problem" to those early Adventists.He wanted more power than they were willing to grant him.Needless to say, he's now considered an "apostate" by contemporary Adventists.This is just one of several episodes that Numbers chronicles with revealing accuracy.No wonder this book was found so alarming by "the powers that be" in the 1970s SDA church!

I'm not an Adventist, in case you're wondering.But, I find these kinds of histories more than a little fascinating.Given the context, Numbers was a brave man to put this in print when he did.I'm also rather proud, in a way, that Numbers wrote this book when he was an Assistant Professor of the History of Medicine and the History of Science at the University of Wisconsin...right here in Madison!This is probably a book you'll have no interest in at all, if the history of religion is a lost topic for you.But, if you've read this far in my review, you just might discover a few items here that will reward your searching.If your goal is hostile anti-Adventism...forget it!You'll find what you want here, but what a petty argument you're pursuing.Take a broader view.See this in the context of the whole of history.What a fascinating development! ... Read more

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Good
Dated but still good for Adventist. I don't know why they took it out of print. I think it was a big todo over nothing. I'm a conservative knowledgeable Adventist and I saw nothing about the book that would cause such an uproar. I bought it because I was curious as to why the book would be taken out of print by Pacific. Good Read. ... Read more

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Earliest Seventh-day Adventist Periodicals reproduces in full the very first doctrinal and apologetic publications of the small group of Sabbatarian Adventists who had emerged out of the Millerite movement. Thus, this collection includes A Word to the Little Flock (May 1847), The Present Truth (1849-50), The Advent Review (1850), The Advent Review Extra (September 1850), and the 48-page special edition of The Advent Review (September 1850). Whether read for information or inspiration, this volume will edify all with its frank and vigorous presentations, and thus demonstrate the inexorable development of early Sabbatarian Adventist thought. Each document is presented as a facsimile reproduction, so the original visual character is well preserved in quaint typestyles, tight leading, and full columns. The scholar's introduction by George R. Knight traces the historical development of the use of pamphlets and periodicals among Sabbatarian Adventists as a precursor to a huge publishing operation within a half a century. It also provides a helpful content analysis of each of the periodicals, highlighting the importance of each to the emerging identity of what soon would become the Seventh-day Adventist Church. ... Read more

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In this in-depth study of how the religious beliefs of Adventist Americans affect their stance on public policies, Dudley and Hernandez address Adventist attitudes toward public issues political identification, including the issues of voting and holding political office. ... Read more

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A good Perspective - Una Perspectiva Cristiana.
Dudley and Hernandez really went to the point by writing on the ethical limits for balanced Christians who live in this world.I know the Seventh-day Adventist Church myself and I can say that this book expresses their Bible ground, thought and viewpoints regarding Religion and Politics very well.Personally, I can appoint this book as an excellent work, to be read and taken as a referential about the Seventh-day Adventists lifestyle and position in the present world.

Dudley y Hernandez realmente fueron al punto, al escribir acerca de los límites éticos para Cristianos equilibrados que viven en este mundo. Yo mismo conozco la Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Dia y puedo decir que este libro expressa muy bien su base bíblica, pensamiento y óptica acerca de la Religion y la Politica. Personalmente, puedo recomendar este libro como una obra excelente, para ser leida y tomada como una referencia acerca del estilo de vida de los Adventistas del Séptimo Dia y su posición en el mundo de hoy. ... Read more