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Reliving some great moments from the Feb 11 book launch! 📸

📺 Watch the replay: youtube.com/live/4uJX2_T...

YouTube video by Center for Adventist Research “A Global History of Seventh-day Adventists” Book Launch

The book launch for "A Global History of Seventh-day Adventists" with authors Michael W. Campbell and Edward Martin Allen is taking place tomorrow, February 11.

Time: 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall.
Livestream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uJX...

YouTube video by Center for Adventist Research 2026 New England Adventist History Tour

VIDEO 2026 New England Adventist History Tour

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You are invited to join the New England Adventist Heritage Tour.
• Dates: August 2–9, 2026 (Sunday–Sunday)
• Brochure & Application Form: See online at www.centerforadventistresearch.org/netour/.

2026 New England Adventist History Tour

You are invited to join the New England Adventist Heritage Tour.

• Brochure & Application Form: See online at www.centerforadventistresearch.org/netour/.

The Center for Adventist Research is excited to participate in this year’s Annual Seminary Book Sale! Whether you are a student, a researcher, or just a lover of Adventist history, this is your chance to grab some titles at a fraction of the cost.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

“A Global History of Seventh-day Adventists” Book Launch

We are delighted to invite you to an enlightening evening with authors Michael W. Campbell and Edward Allen as we celebrate the release of their definitive new work, "A Global History of Seventh-day Adventists".

Alonzo T. Jones: “Sunday legislation is unconstitutional everywhere in the United States, because of its religious character.”

Alonzo Trevier Jones, Sunday Legislation (1908), 23., egwwritings.org/read?panels=...

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Joseph Bates: “Hear the Apostles. ‘We establish the law.’ Romans 3:31 ‘The law is holy, just and good.’ What do you mean Paul? The professed Christian world does not believe your testimony.”

Bates, Sabbath Controversy #2 (1847), 106.

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Due to inclement weather conditions, the Center for Adventist Research will be closed today.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to your research plans.

Historical Fact: Christian Abraham Ackah (1883–1912) was a founding member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ghana. He was the first Ghanaian to be ordained a church elder and to serve on a union mission executive committee.

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Congratulations to Kevin Burton for a successful presentation at the American Society of Church History (#ASCH2026) Annual Meeting in Chicago this past weekend! 🎓
Kevin presented his paper, "Apocalyptic Inventions, Time, and Money: Reassessing the Role of Eschatology in American Society."

The complete archives for the “Ellen White and Current Issues Symposium” (2005–2011) and the “Ellen White Issues Symposium” (2012–2022) are now live and free to download!

Links:
digitalcommons.andrews.edu/ewcis/
digitalcommons.andrews.edu/ewis/

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Art in Adventism: Image featured in the article “THE CONTROVERSY OF THE AGES. NO. 6. The Beast of Revelation 13:1-10” by Ellet J. Waggoner.

Artistic unknown

“Signs of the Times,” November 12, 1896

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Happy New Year 2026 from the Center for Adventist Research! May the history of God's leading inspire your journey ahead

“Although John Byington bore the title of president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, to all outward appearances, his life continued pretty much as it had before his election.”

Strayer, John Byington, 164

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Historical Fact: Caleb Oyelayo Adeogun (1932–2016) is first indigene to be the executive secretary of the Nigerian Union Mission, the first indigene to be the president of the union, and the first African to be the executive secretary of the Africa-Indian Ocean Division.

James White: “Just before the end, the world will be hardened in sin, and indifferent to the claims of God.”

James White, The Second Advent (Review and Herald, Battle Creek, MI., 1865), 27., egwwritings.org/read?panels=...

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New Book Alert!

“J. H. Waggoner: Editor, Evangelist, and Defender of the Faith” by Brian E. Strayer is a long-awaited biography that brings to life one of Adventism's most prolific yet least understood pioneers.

www.amazon.ca/J-H-Waggoner...

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Interested in the history of the Trinity doctrine within the Adventist Church? Check out the historical articles featured in the newly published book, "Revisiting the Trinity: Biblical, Theological and Historical Reflections." It’s a fascinating deep dive into theological history!

New Book Alert!

William Miller, Millerite, and Adventist Imprints (1820-1850) with a Global Survey of Second Advent Materials by Michael W. Campbell

Link:
amazon.co.uk/Millerite-Ad...

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2026 New England Adventist History Tour

You are invited to join the New England Adventist Heritage Tour.

• Dates: August 2–9, 2026 (Sunday–Sunday)
• Brochure & Application Form: See online at centerforadventistresearch.org/netour/.

Here is a link: www.amazon.com/Kingdom-God-...

New Book Alert!

“The Kingdom of God Is at Hand”: Adventist Interpretations of Biblical Apocalypticism

A collection of 19 papers from the 4th International Symposium of the Institute of Adventist Studies at Friedensau Adventist University.

#AdventistStudies #Apocalypticism

Apply Now for Research Fellowships at the Center for Adventist Research!

Louise Dederen Digital Research Fellowship

Gary Land Research Fellowship

Application deadline: November 30, 2025

Learn more and apply here:
centerforadventistresearch.org/research-fel...

Highlights from Museum Mental Health Day!

Yesterday at the Center for Adventist Research, students and visitors explored the exhibits and earned cocurricular credit while engaging with Adventist heritage.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so meaningful!

Next Museum Mental Health Day will be at the Center for Adventist Research. Come see historic documents from the vault and get cocurricular credit. There will be a lecture from experts about social justice in Adventism, health reform, and more. See you soon!

Preorder Now!

“A Global History of Seventh-day Adventists” by Michael W. Campbell and Edward Martin Allen

Preorder your copy today:
eerdmans.com/978080287938...

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Historical Fact: George Storrs (1796–1879) was a Second Advent preacher, abolitionist, editor, and writer, whose radical views on immortality and organization impacted the early development of Seventh-day Adventist belief and practice.

encyclopedia.adventist.org/article?id=D....

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We would like to wish Fabio Batista a very happy birthday today. Fabio is the digital library manager at the Adventist Digital Library. We wish him a very happy birthday and God's special blessings for the year ahead.