Welcome to our study of the early Advent movement, as reflected in their periodicals!

We've chosen the "Advent Review 48 page Special" as our current launching point into understanding the origins and development of our understanding of the Bible, Prophecy, and End Times. In pursuing this reading, we've come up against the 10 Virgins Parable from Matthew 25. And these are some of the relevant materials!

There are LOTS of interesting materials to be found! The two main sources for all of these wonderful goodies can be seen here: Adventist Archives, and here: Adventist Digital Library.

The Parable of 10 Virgins, including issues of the 'Shut Door' and 'Midnight Cry':

The Advent Herald and Signs of the Times Reporter: Feb. 26, 1845

The Advent Herald and Signs of the Times Reporter: Feb. 26, 1845 Shut Door Article (Re-arranged and typed for easier reading)

Article from Present Truth: Dec. 1849 (word)

Article from Present Truth: Dec. 1849 (pdf)

Second Advent Review and Sabbath Herald: June 9, 1851

James White's Editiorial in the Review and Herald: April 14, 1853

Advent Review and Sabbath Herald: Nov. 25, 1926

Advent Review and Sabbath Herald: Nov. 25, 1926 Shut Door Article (for easier reading)