The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, vol. 4
- Illustrations and Charts
- From the Author to the Reader
- Part I - American 19th Century Revival of Prophetic Interpretation Among Men of All Faiths, 1800-1844
- CHAPTER ONE: The Background of the American Denominations
- I. Setting the Stage for Coming Events
- II. “Left-Wing” and “Right-Wing” Protestantism
- III. State Churches Constitute “Right-Wing” Group
- IV. The Inadequacy of the Colonial Churches
- V. “Great Awakening” of Mid-Eighteenth Century
- VI. America Achieves Separation of Church and State
- VII. The Dual Revolt Against Calvinism
- VIII. New American Arminian Denominations
- CHAPTER TWO: The Great Revival and the Camp Meeting
- I. Ebbing Spirituality Precedes Revival
- II. The Great Revival Molds the Nation
- III. Camp Meetings Develop on the Frontier
- IV. Primitive Camp Meetings and Primitive Emotions
- V. Tied in With Millennial Expectancy
- VI. Revivalism and Development of Hymnody
- VII. Uplifting Songs of the Great Revival
- VIII. Overtone of Prophecy Heard in Songs of the Day
- IX. Social Experiments and Strange Utopias
- CHAPTER THREE: Light Dawns on the Last Days
- I. Century Ends With Upsurge in Prophetic Study
- II. Ogden-Striking Papal Portrait Painted in Revelation
- III. National Fast Day Evokes Sermons on Prophecy
- IV. M’Corkle-1260 Years From Justinian to French Revolution
- V. Belknap-France’s Conquering March to Be Checked
- VI. Father Thayer-Challenges Protestant Position on Antichrist
- VII. Mason-Christianity to Be Established by “Spiritual Revolution”
- VIII. Livingston-Prophetic Outline Nearing Consummation
- IX. Bacon-Second Beast (of Revelation 13) Has Protestant Connotations
- X. Farnham-Pathfinder for Oncoming Expositions
- CHAPTER FOUR: Prophecy Ascendant at Turn of Century
- I. Turn of Century Marks Transition Hour
- II. Leaders Emphasize Prophetic Significance of Times
- III. Baptist Association Stresses Expectancy of Latter Days
- IV. Nott Predicates Missionary Sermon on Prophecy
- V. McFarland Presses on Prophetic Signs of Times
- VI. King-Ends Both 1260 and 2300 Years About 1866
- VII. Romeyn—Final Overthrow of Papacy Prophesied
- VIII. Morse-Prophecy Fulfilling Before Our Eyes
- IX. Beecher-Signs Herald the Millennial Day
- X. Griffin-Millennium Scheduled at End of 1335 Years
- CHAPTER FIVE: British Exposition Reprints Influence America
- CHAPTER SIX: Periodicals Become Forum for Prophetic Discussion
- CHAPTER SEVEN: Prophecy Expounded by Outstanding Leaders
- CHAPTER EIGHT: Fulfilling Signs of Times Emphasized
- CHAPTER NINE: 2300 Years Become New Point of Emphasis
- I. Basic Prophetic Principles Become Axiomatic
- II. Fundamental Principles Considered Established
- III. Dual Shift in Prophetic Emphasis Marks Nineteenth Century
- IV. Relationship of the 2300 Years and the 70 Weeks
- V. Davis-First American to Begin Periods Jointly
- VI. 70 Weeks Clue to 2300-Year Terminus in 1843
- VII. The Prophetic Symbols of Revelation 13
- VIII. Davis’ View of Last Things
- IX. “Robertson” Pamphlet-Indiana Reprint of Davis
- X. Widespread Expectancy of Crisis About 1844
- CHAPTER TEN: 70 Weeks Considered Key to 2300 Years
- CHAPTER ELEVEN: Ephecies Dominate Debates and Periodicals
- CHAPTER TWELVE: Medley of Voices Swell Prophetic Chorus
- I. Harriet Livermore-Expects World’s Climax in 1847
- II. Prophetic Themes Are Put Into Verse
- III. Anti-Catholic Literature Also Draws on Prophecy
- IV. Catholicism’s Attempt to Counter Protestant Interpretation
- V. Founder of Christadelphians a Constant Expounder
- VI. Discordant Notes Heard in Prophetic Chorus
- CHAPTER THIRTEEN: Meteoric Showers Seen as Heralds of Advent
- CHAPTER FOURTEEN: International Character of Emphasis
- I. Worldwide Emphasis Develops for 1843-1847
- II. Mexican Magistrate’s Remarkable Time—prophecy Interpretation
- III. Burwell (Canada)—Also Ends 2300 Years in 1847
- IV. Scott (Baptist)—Crisis Approaching in 1843-1844
- V. Wolff Proclaims Advent Faith to American Congress
- VI. Rogers Reprints Leading British Advent Awakening Expositions
- VII. Premillennial Position of the “American Millenarian”
- CHAPTER FIFTEEN: Conflict Centers Around Millennialism
- CHAPTER SIXTEEN: Premillennialism Rallies Stalwart Defenders
- CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: Scholarly Treatises Stress Expectancy of Times
- I. Ramsey of Philadelphia-Ardent Presbyterian Premillennialist
- II. Episcopalian Shimeall-Advent in 1847; Consummation in 1868
- III. McGregor of Maine-Ends “the Time” About 1843-1847
- IV. Rector College President Also Looks to 1843-1847
- V. Ohio College President Maintains Premillennial Positions
- VI. Kentucky College President Expects End in 1843-1847
- VII. Robinson of Cincinnati-Likewise Awaits End in 1847
- CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: The Status of Prophetic Interpretation
- CHAPTER NINETEEN: Breakdown of Historic Premillennialism
- CHAPTER ONE: The Background of the American Denominations
- Part II - Prophetic Exposition the Foundation of The Millerite Phase of the Second Advent Movement 1831-1844
- Part III - Completing the Contribution of the Centuries by Retention, Restoration, and Advance, 1844-1875
- Epilogue - Persistence of Premillennial Second Advent Emphasis in America and Britain, 1878-1952