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Ellen Gould White über: "Litch's Prediction of the Ottoman Empire 1840 Guided by God"
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Josiah Litch, based on biblical calculations, precisely predicted that the Ottoman Empire would lose its independence on August 11, 1840. This prediction was fulfilled exactly when Turkey accepted the protection of the European allies, which was regarded as divine confirmation of William Miller's interpretive principles. This event gave the Advent movement a tremendous boost and convinced many people of the correctness of the prophetic time calculations.
The Fulfillment of the Prediction Regarding the Ottoman Empire
In 1840, another remarkable fulfillment of the prophecy attracted widespread interest. Two years earlier, Josiah Litch, one of the leading preachers of the Second Coming of Christ, had published an interpretation ..., in which he predicted the fall of the Ottoman Empire and not only the year but the exact day on which it would occur. According to this interpretation, which was based solely on a calculation of the prophetic periods of Scripture, the Turkish government would relinquish its independence on August 11, 1840. The prediction was widely disseminated, and thousands observed the course of events with keen interest.
Impact on the Advent Movement
At precisely the stated time, Turkey, through its ambassadors, accepted the protection of the allied powers of Europe and thus placed itself under the control of Christian nations. The event fulfilled the prediction exactly. When this became known, crowds were convinced of the correctness of the prophetic interpretation principles applied by Miller and his companions, and the Advent movement received a wonderful impetus. Scholars and respected men joined Miller, both in preaching and in publishing his views, and from 1840 to 1844 the work expanded rapidly.
Divine Guidance in the Advent Message
The prophecy of the first angelic message ... found its fulfillment in the Advent movement of 1840-44. Both in Europe and in America, faithful and praying men were deeply moved when their attention was drawn to the prophecies, and in researching the inspired records they saw compelling evidence that the end of all things was near. The Spirit of God pressed His servants to give the warning.
- Josiah Litch August 11, 1840
- Ottoman Empire Prophecy Fulfillment
- Millerite Movement 1840 to 1844
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