CHAPTER I
Introduction
Statement of the problem. Seventh-day Adventists grant
a memorable place among the founders and leaders of the denomination
to John Nevins Andrews, a pioneer writer, publisher, theologian and
missionary. In this investigation into his contribution toward
the development of the Seventh-day Adventist church, consideration
has been given to (1) his early life and ministry among the
Adventists; (2) his relationship to the organizing of the Seventh-
day adventist church in the United States; (3) his participation
in the formulation of some of the doctrines as now accepted by
Seventh-day adventists; (4) his work as a leader of the church in
Kurope; and finally (5) an estimate of his value to the church in
which he ministered for one third of a century.
Sources. lost of the information on John Nevins Andrews
was obtained from The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Les Sigmes
des Temps, his published books, pamphlets, and personal letters.
| The Review and Herald Publishing Association gave valuable assistance
through its Editorial Library and the irt Department. The Ellen G.
White Publications Office made available the private correspondence of
Jo No Andrews. The writer is grateful for an interview with Je. N.
Andrews, li. D., grandson of J. MN. Andrews, for illustrative material
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