Seventh-Day Adventism Renounced

This book is BOTH (i) an excellent survey of the doctrines that are unique to the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and (ii) how a Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) reads, interprets and applies Ellen G White (i.e., their Prophetess), their forty-seven (47) proof texts on their Sabbath Doctrine, their Investigative Judgement/Sanctuary Doctrine, and their version of the early Reformers' interpretation on the Revelation/Daniel prophecies.D.M. Canright was a member of their General Conference Executive Committee, which is the HIGHEST committee in the church when the entire General Conference is not in session. So Canright knows what he is talking about he was also close personal friends with their church Prophetess, Ellen G. White, which makes him an excellent first-hand character witness. He describes character assanation and smear campaigns of those who disagreed with their Prophetess Visions, including his own and how even some of the very authors of their doctrines LEFT the church as well as their founding pioneers. I will almost guarantee you after you read this book you will know more about the SDA Church history and thier version of exegesis, then 95% of the SDA members today.This makes it also a good book for SDAs to read--I attended their Institutions and was an SDA of 28 years--was never told about historical facts, early Christian church documents, and Early SDA writings that refute their presentation and particular application of Scripture and claim of prophetic gifts.If you want sample evidence how Canright's book shows the errors on SDA application regarding SDA Doctrinal topics (e.g., The Jewish Sabbath, and if it is binding on Christians) buy a used copy from Amazon, turn to his Chapter XXI, grab a Bible and then watch one of their SDA Seminars on the Sabbath Topic (e.g., Amazing Facts). Be prepared to be amazed how even back from 1914 Canright shows the (i) the same verses they use, (ii) tells you how they will position and interpret it, and (iii) why thier resulting exegesis is in error. It is like having a Houdini sit next to you at a magic show and reveal to you the secrets of the performer on stage they are performing.

This exposition of the founding, development, evolution and codifying of the Adventist's faith/cult is extraordinarily thorough. It verges on being a doctrinal and theological expose' on Adventism and is also a very good appraisal of the history of the people and the organization. Canright covers the subjects so completely that it has an occasion to weary the reader with so much detail. For one who is studying the Adventist faith in order to dissuade the seeker/looker, or win away the doubter, this is an excellent resource for really understanding its shortcomings, contradictions and fallacies. It is a long read, yet very educational and informative. The author has a very convincing testimony and ample documentation for the proof of his position. The concepts and facts presented in this text are nearly true to the accepted rumor or reputation that pervades society with regard to who or what Aventists are. Yet, many of the Adventists themselves are not aware of the duplicity and complexity of the deception inculctated in the Adventist faith.

I am not a Seventh Day Adventist and read this to learn more about them in general, also reading some of Ellen White's books. This is very well written. It's written from an open point of view by someone brought up in their early formation with intricate knowledge of what was happening behind the scenes in the church. Like many SDA's, the author had doubts about the church and eventually moved on to another religion because he could not justify being unhappy in a religion he no longer believed in. Don't let the age of the book fool you, it is relevent today and if you are a SDA, it will challenge what you know about the church and your beliefs.

I like the book Seventh Day Advestim renounced because D. M. Canright was honest and courageous to get out from am erraneus doctrine and I m glad I read that book which help immensely to open my eyes to see that I was misled in that church. I have no regrets getting out from that church after reading that book. It is a great book to read. It is worth to read that book.

Wow! It looks like the Seventh Day Adventist are cultist.I've been studying teh Ellen White false prophet and the non-Biblical SDA Doctrine. Looks like Ellen White is in a bunch of Trouble with God due to Revelation Chapter 22: 19 and 19. No and Gos said no one is to add to or take away from Revelation and other places says that also about the Bible period!

Very interesting read. It seems to me that what the author is saying could be seen in all denominations. There are good and bad people in every church and religion. I realize this book is based on his opinion and what he has experienced.

Good book

Very nice book, i would recomend it to anybody. I'm very satisfied. Thanks.

Short chapters, sources clearly cited and language makes the reading very accessible. Loving it! Definitely recommend it to anybody who grew up SDA and wants to find out more about the churches TRUE history!

Canright's book may have been useful when it was first published in the 19th century. However, I think it is a little bit like Hirō Onoda, the Japanese soldier who refused to surrender at the end of World War Two, only giving up finally in 1974. He is fighting a war that is in some respects over. So are those who are giving 5-star reviews.The Adventism he is so intent on attacking in some respects doesn't exist. Not in practice or emphasis. And Canright should in fact be pretty happy with that outcome, were he alive today. For example much of the book addresses Ellen White. While still officially on the SDA books, she is a figure much downplayed today, much more downplayed than say Luther for Lutherans or Calvin for Calvinists. As is the SDA doctrine on the investigative judgment - another key Canright fascination. Those reviewers who disagree either: i) don't know Adventism as it exists today in practice (i.e. they left decades ago); or ii) they are extremists (every religion has them) wishing Adventism hadn't changed, but has.What I will say is fascinating about the book is that Canright is the Anakin Skywalker or Benadict Arnold of Adventism. He is Adventism's greatest traitor. So when read from that context, the book is quite interesting, in trying to peer inside the head of the man.Most anti-Adventists are really motivated by emotional revenge (some might say justice). Canright was no different, if you explore the history of the guy. Much of the book underlies someone emotionally hurt, looking for every scrap of information to attack his former friends. His desperation in going to the Church Fathers, and random commentaries of other Protestant exegetes against the Sabbath seemed to highlight this.

Yes I enjoyed this book which was always a secret to me until now. ThanksCarol