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God's Strange Work

Name: God's Strange Work
Brand: EERDMANS TRADE
SKU: 9780802803801
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EERDMANS TRADEISBN: 9780802803801

William Miller and the End of the World

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By David L. Rowe
Imprint: EERDMANS TRADE
Release Date: August 20, 2008
Format: PAPERBACK
Dimensions: 229 x 152 mm
Weight: 390 g
Pages: 249

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The fascinating story of an intriguing -- and little understood -- religious figure in nineteenth-century America Calvinist Baptist preacher William Miller (1782 - 1849) was the first prominent American popularizer of using biblical prophecy to determine a specific and imminent time for Christ's return to earth. On October 22, 1844 -- a day known

David L. Rowe is professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University.

Paul S. Boyer - author of When Time Shall Be No More "Rejecting the myths and stereotypes of popular lore, David L. Rowe in this astute biography employs psychological insight and a wealth of primary sources to present William Miller as a fully rounded human being. While vividly evoking Miller's distinctive personality, Rowe also convincingly portrays him as a representative product of a post-Revolutionary America caught up in political, social, and religious ferment. I warmly recommend this fine study." Choice "This is the definitive study of Miller, one of the key religious figures to emerge in 19th-century America. Essential. (Four Stars)"

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