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1922: The Rise of Adventist Fundamentalism

by Michael Campbell

In 1922 Adventism was under siege. At the ideological crossroads were the fundamentalists, firmly dedicated to a belief in divine inspiration, the inerrancy of the Bible, and the importance of doctrines long-held inviolate. Aligned against them were the modernists, anxious to increase the church’s impact in the world by applying biblical principles to a rapidly changing society. Each side shared a firm conviction that their assumptions about truth were the only ones that made sense in understanding the world around them. Adventists were especially worried that all they loved and believed in was under threat: the Sabbath, Creation, and even the inspiration of Ellen White.

This book traces the battle lines that formed quickly in the aftermath of the 1919 Bible Conference. In the early 1920s, these issues reached a feverish pitch through articles, sermons, and meetings that kept passions aflame. All of this culminated at the 1922 General Conference Session, which marked the end of A. G. Daniells’ presidency, and was one of the most controversial in Adventist history. Even though the lights have gone out on Adventist fundamentalism, and most Adventists don’t think in those terms today, that phase of our Adventist past continues to impact us. Although times have changed, the issues remain as relevant as ever.

Time Line
Introduction
1. Adventism Under Siege
2. Muscular Adventism
3. Defending Adventist Fundamentalism
4. Baconian Adventism: The Price Is Right
5. Weaponizing Ellen White
6. Canonizing Ellen White
7. Adventist Fundamentalism
8. Trading Places
Epilogue
Appendix A. A Sure Foundation
Appendix B. A Statement of Beliefs
Appendix C. The Fundamentals of Christian Faith
Appendix D. Speech by A. G. Daniells
Appendix E. William A. Spicer Letter to Georgia Spicer
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Publisher: Pacific Press

ISBN: 9780816368372

Format: Paperback

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Pages: 144

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Among the many key dates of Adventist history, I have long suspected that the 1920s is a forgotten hinge point that changed the church, a time when in reacting against modernism Adventism became unmistakably modernist. So I appreciate the work historian Dr Michael Campbell has done to chart the various forces inside and outside the church, highlight some of what was lost, and describe the uniquely Adventist fundamentalism that has shaped the church for much of the century since. As a sequel to 1919, 1922 steps further into the complex issues of this pivotal time in Adventist and Christian history. The title event was the General Conference session of that year, held in San Francisco, at which the critics were able to remove A G Daniells—the longest-serving General Conference president—from office. While this is the final chapter of the book, Dr Campbell’s analysis of the various surrounding issues points beyond this date to the profound changes this would bring. This would include attitudes to inspiration, beliefs, science, race and gender—with both theological and practical implications. As one example, Dr Campbell notes that in 1910, there were about 1000 women employed by the Adventist Church as pastors, editors or church leaders—among about 5000 denominational employees in the United Sates at that time. By 1930, the number of women in such roles had fallen to almost zero. And the church has not yet recovered from this loss. As the story of a changing church in a changing world, 1922 resists simple answers but identifies significant questions we are yet to fully confront. Some of this is likely the work of the mooted third book in this series, but some of this work is for us to do in the collective life and witness of the church today. Recognising how we have been shaped by our history and contexts, we need to continue to ask what it means to be the faithful people of God in our time and place—and books like 1922 help us to question some of our assumptions, learn some of history’s lessons, and remind us that God is with us in this work. —Nathan Brown, book editor, Signs Publishing


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"Campbell has unearthed a 'fundamentalist shift' in Adventism that shows how indebted the modern church is to the fundamentalist movement of the 1920s." -Matthew J. Lucio, pastor and host of the Adventist History podcast


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"The work of Dr. Campbell is comprehensive and brilliant. This contribution is an honest assessment of Adventist history." -Efrain Velázquez, PhD, president, Inter-American Adventist Theological Seminary


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"What scholars are saying about this important study by Michael Campbell *Michael Campbell has moved Adventist historiography an important step forward in his insightful exploration of the first half of the 1920s, a pivotal decade in the denomination's development." -George R. Knight, professor emeritus of church history, Andrews University, and the author of many works on Adventist history.