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Correct Answer: seventh-day adventist church.
the correct answer is the seventh-day adventist church. this denomination specifically arose from the religious fervor and revivalist activities characteristic of the second great awakening, a protestant movement that began in the late 18th century and continued into the early 19th century in the united states.
the second great awakening was a period of great religious revival that emphasized a personal approach to religion and a democratization of faith through large camp meetings and widespread evangelism. this period was marked by a fervent interest in achieving personal salvation and an emphasis on the imminent return of jesus christ.
the seventh-day adventist church has its roots in the millerite movement, which was a significant part of the second great awakening. the millerites, followers of william miller, believed based on their interpretations of biblical prophecy that the second coming of christ would occur around 1843-1844. miller's specific prediction that christ would return on october 22, 1844, a date known as the "great disappointment" when the prophecy did not come to pass, led to a significant reshaping of the movement.
following the great disappointment, the millerite movement fractured into several groups. one of these groups, led by key figures such as ellen g. white, james white, and joseph bates, began to develop the theological framework that would become characteristic of the seventh-day adventist church. this included the observance of the sabbath on the seventh day of the week (saturday), a strong emphasis on health and dietary restrictions, and a continued focus on the imminent second coming of christ.
officially established in 1863, the seventh-day adventist church grew out of the ashes of the millerite movement and incorporated a more structured approach to its doctrine and practices, including a focus on missionary work and education. the church's emphasis on prophecy, health, and moral living continues to be a central component of its identity.
hence, the seventh-day adventist church is a direct product of the religious enthusiasm and millenarian expectations generated by the second great awakening, differentiated by its continuation and formalization of certain teachings and practices from the millerite origins.
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