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    Chapter 4—Dansville Days

    The heart of Prophetess of Health is Chapter Four “Dansville Days.” In its historical treatment it deals in detail with the major points which constitute the crux of the issue of the book. Because there is some back tracking here and there and the introduction of a number of items of minor importance, we outline the principle points: 1See chronology of events p.CBPH 47.2

    1. Beliefs and practices concerning health reform of early Seventh-day Adventists prior to June 6, 1863.CBPH 47.3

    2. The experience of the Whites in February, 1863, in successfully treating three cases of diphtheria by employing hydrotherapy as outlined by James C. Jackson.CBPH 47.4

    3. The writing and publishing of the health reform vision of June 6, 1863.CBPH 47.5

    4. The question of Ellen White’s dependence on the teachings of others in writing her vision.CBPH 47.6

    5. The Whites’ acceptance of health reform and teaching it in their public ministry.CBPH 47.7

    6. The Whites’ first visit to the Dansville institution.CBPH 47.8

    7. Ellen White and phrenology.CBPH 47.9

    8. Ellen White and the reform dress.CBPH 47.10

    9. Publication of How to Live.CBPH 47.11

    10. Illness of health reformers.CBPH 47.12

    11. The Whites’ second visit to Dansville.CBPH 47.13

    12. The December 25, 1865, vision at Rochester.CBPH 47.14

    13. James White’s recovery in Battle Creek and Greenville.CBPH 47.15

    Because some of the points are basic to the thrust of the book, we must explore them in depth. To do so extends this review, but because of their importance we ask for a careful reading, noting particularly the exhibits we present which somehow were overlooked in the book under discussion.CBPH 47.16

    In introducing the chapter “Dansville Days,” on pages 77-81, Prophetess of Health devotes several pages to what is referred to as an Adventist involvement in health reform paralleling the Advent movement from the early 1840’s on. It asserts, on page 79, that “Sabbatarians developed more than passing interest in the health reform movement.”CBPH 47.17

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