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The Great Controversy (1888)

by Ellen G. White

Review and Herald Publishing Co.; Pacific Press Publishing Co. · Battle Creek, Mich.; Chicago, Toronto, and Atlanta; Oakland, Cal.; New York, San Francisco, and London · 1888

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734
Illustrations
41

Contents

  1. PUBLISHER’S PREFACE.bB
  2. AUTHOR’S PREFACE.c
  3. THE GREAT CONTROVERSY.17
  4. CHAPTER I.17
  5. DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM.17
  6. CHAPTER II.39
  7. PERSECUTION IN THE FIRST CENTURIES.39
  8. CHAPTER III.49
  9. THE APOSTASY.49
  10. CHAPTER IV.61
  11. THE WALDENSES.61
  12. CHAPTER V.79
  13. JOHN WYCLIFFE.79
  14. CHAPTER VI.97
  15. HUSS AND JEROME.97
  16. CHAPTER VII.120
  17. Luther’s Separation from Rome.120
  18. CHAPTER VII.145
  19. LUTHER BEFORE THE DIET.145
  20. CHAPTER IX.171
  21. THE SWISS REFORMER.171
  22. CHAPTER X.185
  23. PROGRESS OF REFORM IN GERMANY.185
  24. CHAPTER XI.197
  25. PROTEST OF THE PRINCES.197
  26. CHAPTER XII.211
  27. THE FRENCH REFORMATION.211
  28. CHAPTER XIII.237
  29. IN THE NETHERLANDS AND SCANDINAVIA.237
  30. CHAPTER XIV.244C
  31. LATER ENGLISH REFORMERS.244C
  32. CHAPTER XV.265
  33. THE BIBLE AND THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.265
  34. CHAPTER XVI.289
  35. THE PILGRIM FATHERS.289
  36. CHAPTER XVII.299
  37. HERALDS OF THE MORNING.299
  38. CHAPTER XVIII.317
  39. AN AMERICAN REFORMER.317
  40. CHAPTER XIX.343
  41. LIGHT THROUGH DARKNESS.343
  42. CHAPTER XX.355
  43. A GREAT RELIGIOUS AWAKENING.355
  44. CHAPTER XXI.375
  45. A WARNING REJECTED.375
  46. CHAPTER XXII.391
  47. PROPHECIES FULFILLED.391
  48. CHAPTER XXIII.409
  49. WHAT IS THE SANCTUARY?409
  50. CHAPTER XXIV.423
  51. IN THE HOLY OF HOLIES.423
  52. CHAPTER XXV.433
  53. GOD’S LAW IMMUTABLE.433
  54. CHAPTER XXVI.451
  55. A WORK OF REFORM.451
  56. CHAPTER XXVII.461
  57. MODERN REVIVALS.461
  58. CHAPTER XXVIII.479
  59. THE INVESTIGATIVE JUDGMENT.479
  60. CHAPTER XXIX.492
  61. THE ORIGIN OF EVIL.492
  62. CHAPTER XXX.505
  63. ENMITY BETWEEN MAN AND SATAN.505
  64. CHAPTER XXXI.511
  65. AGENCY OF EVIL SPIRITS.511
  66. CHAPTER XXXII.518
  67. SNARES OF SATAN.518
  68. CHAPTER XXXIII.531
  69. THE FIRST GREAT DECEPTION.531
  70. CHAPTER XXXIV.551
  71. SPIRITUALISM.551
  72. CHAPTER XXXV.563
  73. CHARACTER AND AIMS OF THE PAPACY.563
  74. CHAPTER XXXVI.582
  75. THE IMPENDING CONFLICT—ITS CAUSES.582
  76. CHAPTER XXXVII.593
  77. THE SCRIPTURES A SAFEGUARD.593
  78. CHAPTER XXXVIII.603
  79. THE FINAL WARNING.603
  80. CHAPTER XXXIX.613
  81. “THE TIME OF TROUBLE.”613
  82. CHAPTER XL.635
  83. GOD’S PEOPLE DELIVERED.635
  84. CHAPTER XLI.653
  85. DESOLATION OF THE EARTH.653
  86. CHAPTER XLII.662
  87. THE CONTROVERSY ENDED.662
  88. APPENDIX.679
  89. GENERAL NOTES.679
  90. BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES.692

Illustrations

JERUSALEM FROM THE MOUNT OF OLIVES. (See page 17.)JERUSALEM FROM THE MOUNT OF OLIVES. (See page 17.)THE BURNING OF THE TEMPLE.—(SEE PAGE 84.)THE BURNING OF THE TEMPLE.—(SEE PAGE 84.)The first temple, erected by Solomon, was completed B. C. 1004. In B. C. 588, soon after the beginning of the seventy years’ captivity in Babylon, it was destroyed by the army of Nebuchadnezzar. After the return of the Jews to their own land, the temple was rebuilt, on a somewhat larger scale, by Zerubbabel, B. C. 516. Five hundred years later it was restored and enlarged by Herod, who began the work about 20 B. C. Herod retained, in the sanctuary, the same dimensions as in that of Zerubbabel, but he added greatly to the size and magnificence of the courts. The temple inclosure was so extended as to form an area of nearly a thousand feet square. The cloisters surrounding the outer court are said to have been, in an architectural point of view, the most magnificent part of the entire structure. A series of terraced courts ascended to the holy house itself, which faced eastward, and was approached from the east, though the principal gateways in the outer inclosure were on the west. This temple was destroyed A. D. 70. THE TEMPLE AND ITS COURTS.The first temple, erected by Solomon, was completed B. C. 1004. In B. C. 588, soon after the beginning of the seventy years’ captivity in Babylon, it was destroyed by the army of Nebuchadnezzar. After the return of the Jews to their own land, the temple was rebuilt, on a somewhat larger scale, by Zerubbabel, B. C. 516. Five hundred years later it was restored and enlarged by Herod, who began the work about 20 B. C. Herod retained, in the sanctuary, the same dimensions as in that of Zerubbabel, but he added greatly to the size and magnificence of the courts. The temple inclosure was so extended as to form an area of nearly a thousand feet square. The cloisters surrounding the outer court are said to have been, in an architectural point of view, the most magnificent part of the entire structure. A series of terraced courts ascended to the holy house itself, which faced eastward, and was approached from the east, though the principal gateways in the outer inclosure were on the west. This temple was destroyed A. D. 70. THE TEMPLE AND ITS COURTS.THE COLISEUM, ROME.THE COLISEUM, ROME.CHRISTIANS WORSHIPPING IN THE CATACOMBS.CHRISTIANS WORSHIPPING IN THE CATACOMBS.ST. PETER'S AND THE VATICAN.ST. PETER'S AND THE VATICAN.PENANCE OF HENRY IV. AT CANOSSA.PENANCE OF HENRY IV. AT CANOSSA.WALDENSIAN MISSIONARIES.WALDENSIAN MISSIONARIES.A dramatic mountain valley stretches into the distance, enclosed by steep, jagged cliffs and sharp rocky peaks. Snowy or cloud-covered mountains rise behind the nearer crags, while scattered trees and dense vegetation frame the scene. In the foreground, a rushing stream or waterfall flows over rocks beneath a rustic wooden footbridge. Several small figures appear near the bridge and along the valley path, emphasizing the vast scale of the rugged landscape. No readable text or lettering is visible within the image.A dramatic mountain valley stretches into the distance, enclosed by steep, jagged cliffs and sharp rocky peaks. Snowy or cloud-covered mountains rise behind the nearer crags, while scattered trees and dense vegetation frame the scene. In the foreground, a rushing stream or waterfall flows over rocks beneath a rustic wooden footbridge. Several small figures appear near the bridge and along the valley path, emphasizing the vast scale of the rugged landscape. No readable text or lettering is visible within the image.HUSS. JEROME. ZWINGLE. WYCLIFFE. ŒCOLAMPADIUS.HUSS. JEROME. ZWINGLE. WYCLIFFE. ŒCOLAMPADIUS.Wycliffe and the Friars.Wycliffe and the Friars.A historic Gothic parish church stands in a rural churchyard, viewed from the side. The long stone building has large pointed-arch tracery windows, buttresses, crenellated rooflines, and a prominent square tower topped with several narrow pinnacles and spires. A smaller porch or adjoining structure projects from the center, while a steeply gabled extension rises at the right. Gravestones are scattered through the grassy foreground, with trees and slender cypress-like forms behind the church. The monochrome drawing includes no visible lettering, signs, people, or animals.A historic Gothic parish church stands in a rural churchyard, viewed from the side. The long stone building has large pointed-arch tracery windows, buttresses, crenellated rooflines, and a prominent square tower topped with several narrow pinnacles and spires. A smaller porch or adjoining structure projects from the center, while a steeply gabled extension rises at the right. Gravestones are scattered through the grassy foreground, with trees and slender cypress-like forms behind the church. The monochrome drawing includes no visible lettering, signs, people, or animals.HUSS IN PRISON.HUSS IN PRISON.JEROME LED TO MARTYRDOM.JEROME LED TO MARTYRDOM.Calvin. Farel. Melancthon. Luther. Frederick of Saxony.Calvin. Farel. Melancthon. Luther. Frederick of Saxony.LUTHER'S PROTEST AGAINST INDULGENCES.LUTHER'S PROTEST AGAINST INDULGENCES.LUTHER BEFORE THE DIET.LUTHER BEFORE THE DIET.A detailed black-and-white scene shows a medieval European town dominated by a large Gothic church with multiple tall pointed spires, ornate towers, arched windows, and a steep central roof. Clusters of steep-roofed houses and additional church towers surround it. In the foreground, a winding stream or canal crosses a rough open area, with a small bridge or crossing and a curving road leading toward the buildings. Two peasants occupy the right foreground: a standing figure carrying a bundle or basket and a seated woman beside a large basket. Bare trees, fencing, and distant rooftops complete the rural town setting beneath a heavily shaded, dramatic sky.A detailed black-and-white scene shows a medieval European town dominated by a large Gothic church with multiple tall pointed spires, ornate towers, arched windows, and a steep central roof. Clusters of steep-roofed houses and additional church towers surround it. In the foreground, a winding stream or canal crosses a rough open area, with a small bridge or crossing and a curving road leading toward the buildings. Two peasants occupy the right foreground: a standing figure carrying a bundle or basket and a seated woman beside a large basket. Bare trees, fencing, and distant rooftops complete the rural town setting beneath a heavily shaded, dramatic sky.SWISS REFORMERS PREACHING IN THE FIELDS.SWISS REFORMERS PREACHING IN THE FIELDS.A detailed black-and-white streetscape shows a historic European town rising directly from a calm waterfront. On the left stands a large church or cathedral with two tall domed towers, adjoining masonry buildings, and a smaller pointed-roof structure. On the right are clustered timber and plaster buildings, several steep gables, and a prominent church with a very tall, slender spire, backed by trees. Small boats and low riverside structures line the water, while the lower half of the image is filled with shimmering reflections of the buildings, towers, and sky.A detailed black-and-white streetscape shows a historic European town rising directly from a calm waterfront. On the left stands a large church or cathedral with two tall domed towers, adjoining masonry buildings, and a smaller pointed-roof structure. On the right are clustered timber and plaster buildings, several steep gables, and a prominent church with a very tall, slender spire, backed by trees. Small boats and low riverside structures line the water, while the lower half of the image is filled with shimmering reflections of the buildings, towers, and sky.LUTHER AT THE WARTBURG.LUTHER AT THE WARTBURG.READING THE PROTEST AT THE DIET OF SPIRES.READING THE PROTEST AT THE DIET OF SPIRES.FRANCIS I. AS A PENITENTFRANCIS I. AS A PENITENTTyndale. Latimer. Wishart. Knox. Ridley. Cranmer.Tyndale. Latimer. Wishart. Knox. Ridley. Cranmer.BAXTER. WESLEY. BUNYAN. MULLER. WHITEFIELD.BAXTER. WESLEY. BUNYAN. MULLER. WHITEFIELD.POPE PIUS VI. TAKEN PRISONER IN 1798.POPE PIUS VI. TAKEN PRISONER IN 1798.THE ST. BARTHOLOMEW MASSACRE.THE ST. BARTHOLOMEW MASSACRE.THE GODDESS OF REASON.THE GODDESS OF REASON.STREET SCENE IN THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.STREET SCENE IN THE FRENCH REVOLUTION.THE SIGNS OF HIS COMING.THE SIGNS OF HIS COMING.THE 70 WEEKS AND THE 2300 DAYS.THE 70 WEEKS AND THE 2300 DAYS.THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE DISCIPLES.THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE DISCIPLES.JOSEPH WOLFF AMONG THE ARABS.JOSEPH WOLFF AMONG THE ARABS.CHILD-PREACHING IN SWEDEN.CHILD-PREACHING IN SWEDEN.ON THE DAY OF ATONEMENT.ON THE DAY OF ATONEMENT.CHRIST HEALING THE DEMONIAC.CHRIST HEALING THE DEMONIAC.INTERIOR OF THE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN LATERAN. AT ROME.INTERIOR OF THE CHURCH OF ST. JOHN LATERAN. AT ROME.BEFORE THE INQUISITORS.BEFORE THE INQUISITORS.ELEMENTS OF DESTRUCTION. — Java Earthquake. — Burning of Chicago. — Cyclone. — Tidal Wave. — Tay Bridge Disaster, Scotland. Copyrighted 1886.ELEMENTS OF DESTRUCTION. — Java Earthquake. — Burning of Chicago. — Cyclone. — Tidal Wave. — Tay Bridge Disaster, Scotland. Copyrighted 1886.THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE.THE GREAT EARTHQUAKE.THE DOMINION RESTORED.THE DOMINION RESTORED.