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The Great Disappointment is viewed by some scholars as an example of the psychological phenomenon of cognitive dissonance. [45] The theory was proposed by Leon Festinger to describe the formation of new beliefs and increased proselytizing in order to reduce the tension, or dissonance, that results from failed prophecies . [ 46 ]
Miller's legacy includes the Advent Christian Church with 61,000 members, and the Seventh-day Adventist Church with over 19 million members. Both these denominations have a direct connection with the Millerites and the Great Disappointment of 1844.
The theology of this third group appears to have had its beginnings as early as October 23, 1844—the day after the Great Disappointment. On that day, during a prayer session with a group of Advent believers, Hiram Edson became convinced that "light would be given" and their "disappointment explained."
A tall man, he was the first of three Millerites to claim visions around the time of the 1844 "Great Disappointment". A common theme of his visions was that the Second Coming would come later than the Millerites expected. They inspired many people through the Great Disappointment when Jesus did not return as they had expected.
Great Disappointment; 1888 General Conference ... He was the first Seventh-day Adventist pastor to do a satellite evangelistic series. He also served as one vice ...
Great Disappointment; 1888 General Conference; ... He completed his Seventh-day Adventist ... "Commentary Reference Series," Volume 10. Hagerstown, MD: Review and ...
The writings of Ellen G. White have been highly influential in the formation of Seventh-day Adventist eschatology, particularly the final chapters of her book The Great Controversy. The classic interpretation was Uriah Smith's book, known by its abbreviated title as Daniel and the Revelation.
Seventh-day Adventist theology has undergone development since the beginning of the movement. These developments have been associated with significant events, such as the Great Disappointment , the 1888 Minneapolis General Conference and discussions with evangelicals in the middle of the 20th century which prompted the publication of Seventh ...