Test 1/3: The Millerite Movement Flashcards
1
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Who is Joshua V. Himes:
A
- Big publicist guy of Millerite movement
- Used several methods to spread info
2
Q
What methods did Joshua Himes use to spread info and give specific examples:
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- Periodicals = signs of the times
- Pamphlets = Prophetic charts of 1843/1844
- General conferences = organized 15 of them
- Created camp meetings = 4000 person tent
- Put literature on ships for people across the ocean to find
3
Q
Why is Josiah Litch significant:
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- Correctly predicted the fall of the Ottoman Empire in 1840
- His prediction gave interest and assurance in prophecy
4
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Why was Charles Fitch significant:
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- He spread the idea through his “Fall of Babylon” sermon, that everyone should come out of the church
- Because of this belief, he was hesitant of churches and religious groups
5
Q
Did Miller ever give a specific date:
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-Negator
6
Q
What was the first date for Jesus’ return that people came up with and why was it wrong:
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- March 21, 1842
- Jewish calendar is different than USA
- March 21, 1844
7
Q
March 21 came and went and Jesus didn’t return, what story in the Bible did they find to explain this and what dates did they say it encompassed:
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- Parable of the 10 virgins
- Bridegroom delays his coming
- Tarrying time (January - August 1844)
8
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Explain the 7 month movement that revised the tarrying time dates, and provided new dates for Jesus’ return:
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- Exeter camp meeting
- Bates preaching (usual encouragement)
- S.S. snow rides in and says he has a message
- Day of atonement is 10th day of 7th month
- With all the previous time prophecies and calculations, the 10th day of the 7th month is October 22, 1844
