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.
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.
Malcolm Bull teaches at Oxford University. Keith Lockhart is a London-based journalist
Inhaltsangabe
Contents Acknowledgments Prologue Introduction: Public Images Part 1. Adventist Theology 1. Authority 2. Identity 3. The End of the World 4. The Divine Realm 5. The Human Condition 6. The Development of Adventist Theology Part 2. The Adventist Experience and the American Dream 7. The Structure of Society 8. The Patterns of Growth 9. The Science of Happiness 10. The Politics of Liberty 11. The Ethics of Schism 12. The Art of Expression 13. Adventism and America Part 3. Adventist Subculture 14. Gender 15. Race 16. Ministry 17. Medicine 18. Education 19. The Self-Supporting Movement Conclusion: The Revolving Door Epilogue List of Abbreviations Notes Bibliographical Note Web Guide Index
Contents Acknowledgments Prologue Introduction: Public Images Part 1. Adventist Theology 1. Authority 2. Identity 3. The End of the World 4. The Divine Realm 5. The Human Condition 6. The Development of Adventist Theology Part 2. The Adventist Experience and the American Dream 7. The Structure of Society 8. The Patterns of Growth 9. The Science of Happiness 10. The Politics of Liberty 11. The Ethics of Schism 12. The Art of Expression 13. Adventism and America Part 3. Adventist Subculture 14. Gender 15. Race 16. Ministry 17. Medicine 18. Education 19. The Self-Supporting Movement Conclusion: The Revolving Door Epilogue List of Abbreviations Notes Bibliographical Note Web Guide Index
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