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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Dec 29, 1904

Standard Works

The Pillars of Our Denominational Literature

The following list of books contains the principal standard works that have been, and are still, giving the message in all its phases:—

Patriarchs and Prophets

BY MRS. E. G. WHITE

A commentary on the principal Bible subjects from Adam to the death of David, including an exhaustive study of the sanctuary and its services, the exodus, the law, the giving of the manna, the Sabbath, etc.

The life of each of the patriarchs from Adam to King David is thrillingly portrayed; and from each a lesson is drawn, pointing out the consequences of sin, and bringing vividly to mind Satan’s studied plan for the overthrow of the race. It traces the great conflict between good and evil from its inception down through the centuries to the time of David’s death, and reveals God’s wonderful love for mankind by his dealings with “holy men of old.” The book is written in plain, simple style, yet in such a manner as to stir the soul of the reader, and awaken the emotions of the mind.

The work contains 760 large octavo pages. Thoroughly illustrated with beautiful engravings, more than half of which are full page. Cloth binding, gilt, $2.50; full morocco, gilt, $4.50. The work is also issued in the Danish, Swedish, German, and Dutch languages at the same prices.

The Great Controversy

BY MRS. E. G. WHITE

A valuable work upon the great controversy between Christ and Satan during the Christian dispensation. It is a companion volume to “Patriarchs and Prophets.” The book contains the most intensely interesting history that has ever been written on the great conflict between Christianity and the powers of darkness as illustrated in the lives of Christian martyrs and reformers on the one hand, and wicked men and persecuting powers, on the other. Beginning with our Lord’s great prophecy given while viewing Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, this book outlines the history of the whole dispensation down to the time of the end, when God’s entire universe is clean, and the great controversy is forever ended.

The work contains 700 pages, and is appropriately illustrated, handsomely printed, and bound in the following styles: cloth, marbled edges, $2.25; cloth, gilt edges, $2.75; library, marbled edges, $3; half morocco, gilt edges, $4.50. Published also in Danish, Swedish, German, and French at the above prices.

The Desire of Ages

BY MRS. E. G. WHITE

An interesting, instructive, and thrilling volume on the life of Christ, magnifying the truth that “God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself.”

The purpose of “The Desire of Ages” is to set forth Jesus Christ as the one in whom every longing may be satisfied, to present the life of God as revealed in his Son, and the divine beauty of the life of Christ, of which all may partake; not to satisfy the desires of the merely curious nor the questionings of critics.

The work will interest all classes; for they were all represented in the various individuals who received help and encouragement from the great Consoler while he was here upon the earth.

It contains nearly 900 pages, beautifully illustrated, and substantially bound in the following styles: Popular edition, thin paper, $2.50; cloth, marbled edges, $3.50; cloth, gilt edges, $4.25; library, marbled edges, $5; full morocco, gilt edges, $7.

Daniel and the Revelation

BY URIAH SMITH

“Daniel and the Revelation” is a verse-by-verse study of the prophecies recorded in the books of Daniel and the Revelation of the Bible.

These books of the Bible have been considered difficult to understand; but this book is a key which makes plain what was before dark and obscure. It follows the correct rule of interpretation, which has guided every reformer in the past from darkness to light. The field of history is carefully scanned, and the emphatic response it gives in thrilling confirmation of the voice of prophecy is shown to be clear and beyond dispute. A prophecy fulfilled is a most powerful antidote against skepticism. The book of Daniel reveals many prophecies fulfilled, and cites others still future. It also gives scenes of the most startling nature which are yet future, and should be understood.

The book contains 757 octavo pages, exclusive of sixty-six full-page illustrations. It is beautifully and substantially bound in the following styles: cloth, marbled edges, $2.25; cloth, gilt edges, $2.75; library, marbled edges, $3; full morocco, gilt edges, $4.50.

Bible Readings for the Home Circle

“Bible Readings for the Home Circle” contains three thousand questions and answers on practical, prophetic, and historical subjects. It contains a vast collection of pearls from the mine of sacred truths. It is the first work of the kind ever issued. It presents a systematic arrangement of Bible subjects with illustrations, and gives brief, pointed answers to the questions, quoting directly from the Scripture, from history, and the writings of eminent commentators of modern times. It gives 162 readings, contributed by ministers, practical Bible students, temperance and social purity workers, and considers themes of the deepest interest especially to those who desire a better knowledge of the Scriptures.

It contains 600 octavo pages, thoroughly illustrated, and bound in the following styles: cloth, marbled edges, $2; cloth, gilt edges, $2.50; library, marbled edges, $3; half morocco, marbled edges, $3.50; morocco, gilt edges, $4.25.