This book is a careful and thorough examination of the controversial religious beliefs of William Miller, a prominent preacher who claimed that the world would end in 1843. The author provides a detailed critique of Miller's theories, and offers a more rational and scientific perspective on the issue. With its clear explanations and insightful analysis, this book is an important contribution to the history of religious thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.