A brief history of Seventh-Day Adventists

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Adventism-- what does it stand for? Where did it come from? Where is it heading? These and other questions form the backdrop for George R. Knight's fast reading but informative treatment of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
From the denomination's founding to the present, A Brief History of Seventh-day Adventists takes its readers step-by-step through the development of the church. At the focal point is the missiological burden that literally propelled Adventism into every corner of the earth.
A Brief History fills the important need of providing a short but accurate history of Adventism that can be appreciated by church members and nonmembers alike. It provides an excellent starting place for the study of Seventh-day Adventism.

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Phil Lemons

As the title says, this book is a brief history. Because it is brief, Knight focuses on the development of the Seventh-day Adventist church first theologically, then organizationally. This is a natural progression as those who eventually found the church did not set out to start a new denomination.

Knight's writing is very accessible while maintaining an intellectual quality. Striking this balance, Knight does not leave less experienced readers behind while still appealing to more experienced readers.knight does not shy away from the conflicts the church has faced. Rather he addresses the issues as seen by both sides of the conflict, treating all parties with respect regardless of the outcome of the conflict.

I recommend this book to anyone who wants to know more about the Seventh-day Adventist church and how it became the world-wide organization it is today. This is a great introduction to Adventist history that is nicely complemented by Knight's “A Search for Identity”.

May 12, 2012