W. W. Prescott and the 1911 Edition of The Great Controversy

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The 1260 years of papal supremacy are made to commence “with the establishment of the papacy in A. D. 538,” and to terminate in 1798. It does not seem to be in harmony with history to say that the papacy was established at this time, and the whole question of the proper application of 1260 years needs reconsideration and a new interpretation made. WWPGC 18.5

Response: Criticism considered and with no departure from the beginning and ending dates of the 1260 years, the phrase, “with the establishment of the papacy,” was deleted. WWPGC 18.6

1888 book read: “The 1260 years of papal supremacy began with the establishment of the papacy in A. D. 538, and would therefore terminate in 1798.” WWPGC 18.7

1911 edition wording reads: “The 1260 years of papal supremacy began in A. D. 538, and would therefore terminate in 1798.” See Appendix note. WWPGC 18.8