The 19th Century Engagement Between Geology and Seventh-day Adventism

The Seventh-day Adventist Church has from the early years of its existence reacted to the perceived challenge of geological thought to their nascent theology. In particular the Sabbath of the fourth Commandment in Genesis 2 and the catastrophic global Flood described in Genesis 7 and 8 were targeted. The nineteenth century Adventist response has been one of shifting focus changing strategies and increasing intensity. This research provides access points for interested persons to further investigate the historical aspects of the nineteenth century geology and Adventist thought engagement.