Seeking a sanctuary: seventh-day Adventism and the American dream
The story of a large yet little-known Protestant denomination.One of the most successful of America's indigenous religious groups, the Adventist church has remained largely invisible. The completely revised second edition of Seeking a Sanctuary casts light on this marginal religion through its...
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| 格式: | Print 圖書 |
| 語言: | English |
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Bloomington [u.a.]
Indiana University Press
c 2007
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| In: | Year: 2007 |
| 版: | 2nd ed |
| Further subjects: | B
Adventists (United States)
B Seventh-day Adventists Doctrines B Seventh-day Adventists (United States) B Adventists Doctrines |
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Cover (Verlag) Table of contents only |
| 總結: | The story of a large yet little-known Protestant denomination.One of the most successful of America's indigenous religious groups, the Adventist church has remained largely invisible. The completely revised second edition of 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. Authority -- Identity -- The end of the world -- The divine realm -- The human condition -- The development of Adventist theology -- The structure of society -- The patterns of growth -- The science of happiness -- The politics of liberty -- The ethics of schism -- The art of expression -- Adventism and America -- Gender -- Race -- Ministry -- Medicine -- Education -- The self-supporting movement -- Conclusion: the revolving door |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 0253347645 |