The Shut Door Controversy
Bibliography by Gary Shearer
Adventist Studies Librarian
Pacific Union College Library

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Books | Periodicals | Document Files

Books

Arnold, David. "Daniel's Visions, the 2300 Days, and the Shut Door." The Present Truth, Volume 1, No. 8, March 1850, pp.59-63. In Early S.D.A. Periodicals: Facsimile Reproductions of "The Present Truth" and "The Advent Review". Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1946.
Her. Coll. BX6115.1 .S4 1946 (2nd copy in main collection)

Arnold, David. "The Shut Door Explained." The Present Truth, Volume 1, No. 6, December 1849, pp.41-46 Early S.D.A. Periodicals: Facsimile Reproductions of "The Present Truth" and "The Advent Review". Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1946.
Her. Coll. BX6115.1 .S4 1946 (2nd copy in main collection)

Barnett, Maurice. Ellen G. White and Inspiration. Louisville, KY: Gospel Anchor Publishing Company, 1983. Chapter Seven, "The Shut Door," pp.58-70. Critical.
Her. Coll. BX6149 .B3 1983

Branson, William H. In Defense of the Faith. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1933. "The Shut-Door Question," pp.361-367.
Her. Coll. BX6121.9 .C35 B71 1933 (2nd copy in main collection)

Brinsmead, Robert D. 1844 Re-Examined Preliminary edition. Fallbrook, CA: I.H.I, 1979. "The Shut Door," pp.27-34; "The Shut Door and the Pioneers of Seventh-day Adventism," pp.35-42; "The Shut Door and Ellen G. White," pp.43-55.
Her. Coll. BX6121.9 B73 E33 (2nd copy in main collection)

Brinsmead, Robert D. Judged by the Gospel: A Review of Adventism. Fallbrook, CA: Verdict Publications, 1980. "The Shut-Door Theory," pp.130-134.
Her. Coll. BX6121.9 .B73 J8 (2nd copy in main collection)

Canright, Dudley Marvin. Life of Mrs. E.G.White. Cincinnati: Standard Publishing Company, 1919. Chapter 7, "The Shut Door, of Probation for Sinners Ended October 22, 1844," pp.103-144.
Her. Coll. BX6148.4 .C3

Comprehensive Index to the Writings of Ellen G. White, volume 3. Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1963. Under "Shut Door," pp.2545-46.
Her. Coll. BX6149.7 .C66 (2nd copy in main collection)

Damsteegt, P. Gerard. Foundations of the Seventh-day Adventist Message and Mission. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1977,1981. See index under "Shut-door concept".
Her. Coll. BX6121 .D35 1981 (2nd copy in main collection)

Daniells, Arthur G. The Shut Door and the Close of Probation and Walking in Advancing Light, Francis M. Wilcox. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 19--. 47p.
Her. Coll. BT881 .D3 (2nd copy in main collection)

Early S.D.A. Periodicals: Facsimile Reproductions of "The Present Truth" and "The Advent Review". Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1946. See explanation of expression "the shut door," pp.8-10.
Her. Coll. BX6115.1 .S4 1946 (2nd copy in main collection)

Fletcher, William Warde. The Reasons for My Faith. Sydney, Australia: William Brooks and Co., Ltd., 1932. Pp. 176-215. A critical discussion of the shut door belief by and ex-SDA minister.
(Not in PUC library)

Ford, Desmond. Daniel 8:14, the Day of Atonement, and the Investigative Judgement. Casselberry, FL: Euangelion Press, 1980. "Ellen G. White and the Shut Door," pp.350-361.
Her. Coll. BX6122 .S36 F6x 1980 (2nd copy in main collection)

Froom, LeRoy Edwin. The Prophetic Faith of Our Fathers, Volume 4. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1954. Pp.829-833, 835-836, 838-840.
Her. Coll. BX647 .F72 v.4 (2nd copy in main collection)

Haddock, Robert. A History of the Doctrine of the Sanctuary in the Advent Movement, 1800-1905, B.D. thesis. Berrien Springs, MI: Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, 1970. Pp. 106-108.
Her. Coll. BX6122 .R36 H3 1970

Johnson, Albert C. Advent Christian History. Boston: Advent Christian Publication Society, 1918. "Regarding the 'Shut Door' Theory," pp.193-198.
Her. Coll. BX6166 .J66 1918

Lindén, Ingemar. 1844 and the Shut Door Problem. Uppsala: [s.n]; Stockholm: Dist. by Almqvist and Wiksell International, 1982. 130p.
Her. Coll. BX6122 .S47 L5 (2nd copy in main collection)

Lindén, Ingemar. The Last Trump. Frankfurt and Main: Peter Lang, 1978. "Shut Door and the Development on Miller's 'Left-wing'," pp.85-105.
Her. Coll. BX6115.2 .L5

Lounghborough, John Norton. The Greatest Second Advent Movement. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1909. Pp.214-234.
Her. Coll. BX6115.2 .L62 1909 (2nd copy in main collection)

Nichol, Francis D. Ellen G. White and Her Critics. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1951. Pp. 161-252, 598-642.
Her. Coll. BX6148.7 .N5 1951 (2nd copy in White Coll.)

Olson, Robert W. One Hundred and One Questions on the Sanctuary and on Ellen White. Washington, DC: Ellen G. White Estate, March 19981. "The Shut Door," pp.57-61.
Her. Coll. BX6149.1 .S3 O4 1981 (2nd copy in White Coll.)

Poehler, Rolf J. "...And the Door Was Shut: Seventh-day Adventists and the Shut-Door Doctrine in the Decade After the Great Disappointment. Term paper, SDA Theological Seminary: Februaray, 1978. 163p. plus 25 page bibliography. Photocopy.
Her. Coll. BX6122 .S47 P6 1978

Ringer, Wesley. The Shut Door and the Sanctuary: Historical and Theological Problems. San Gabriel, CA: San Gabriel Academy, April 6,1982. 156p.
Her. Coll. BX6122 .S36 R56

Robinson, D. E. Prophetic Guidance in the Advent Movement. Unpublished manuscript for a book. Chapter 13, "Problm of the Shut Door Solved," pp.90-102.
(In Cataloging)

"The Sanctuary, 2300 Days, and the Shut Door." The Present Truth, Volume 1, No. 10, May 11850, pp.75-79. In Early S.D.A. Periodicals: Facsimile Reproductions of "The Present Truth" and "The Advent Review". Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1946.
Her. Coll. BX6115.1 .S4 1946 (2nd copy in main collection)

Schwarz, Richard W. Light Bearers to the Remnant. Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1979. "The 'Shut Door' Theory," pp.55; "The Open and Shut Door," pp.69-70.
Her. Coll. BX6115.4 .S3 (2nd copy in main collection)

Smith, Uriah. The Visions of Mrs. E.G. White, a Manifestation of Spiritual Gifts According to the Scriptures. Battle Creek, MI: Stream Press of the SDA Publishing Association, 1868. "Objection 4. - The Shut Door," pp.20-40.
Her. Coll. BX6149 .S6 1868

Spalding, Arthur W. Origin and History of Seventh-day Adventist, Volume 1. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1961. Chapter 9, "The 'Shut Door' Controversy," pp.153-170, 256.
Her. Coll. BX6115.4 .S68 v.1 (2nd copy in main collection)

Wellcome, Isaac C. History of the Second Advent Message. Boston: Advent Christian Publishing Society, 1874. Pp.397-409.
Her. Coll. BX6115.2 .W4

Whidden, Woodrow W., II. "The Soteriology of Ellen G. White: The Persistent Path to Perfection, 1836-1902." Ph.D. dissertation. Madison, NJ: Drew University, 1989. "The 'Shut Door'," pp.60-63.
Her. Coll. BX6148.4 .W54 1989

White, Arthur L. Ellen G. White, Volume 1: The Early Years, 1827-1862. Washigton, C/Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1985. Chapter 16, "The Shut and the Open Doors," pp.256-270. See also index under "Shut Door".
Her. Coll. BX6148.4 .W442 v.1 (2nd copy in White collection)

White, Arthur L. "Ellen G. White and the Shut Door Question." In Notes and Papers Concerning Ellen G. White and the Spirit of Prophecy. Washington, DC: Ellen White Estate, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 1974. Pp.119-128.
Her. Coll. BX6149 .N6 1974 (2nd copy in Whtie collection)

White, Ellen G. Early Writings. Washington, DC/Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1945. Pp. XXVII-XXIX; "The Open and the Shut Door," p.42-45; p.86; pp. 299-300.
Her. Coll. BX6146 .E15 1945 (2nd copy in White collection)

White, Ellen G. The Great Controversy. Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1950. Pp.426-432 cover the shut door concept.
Her. Coll. BX6146 .G71 1950 (2nd copy in White collection)

White, Ellen G. Manuscript Releases, Volume 8. Silver Spring, MD: E.G. White Estate, 1990. Manuscript Release No. 592, "The Open Door," pp.219-243.
Her. Coll. BX6146 .M29 v.8

White, Ellen G. Selected Messages, Book One. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1958. Chapter 5, "An Explanation of Early Statements," pp.59-76.
Her. Coll. BX6146 .S41 v.1 (2nd copy in main collection)

White, Ellen G. The Spirit of Prophecy, Volume 4: The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan. Facsimile Reproduction, 1969. Oakland, CA: Pacific Press, Battle Creek, MI. Review and Herald. 1884. Chapter 19, "An Open and a Shut Door," pp.268-272; "Appendix," Note 6, pp. 499-500."
Her. Coll. BX6146 .S68 1969 v.4 (2nd copy in Whtie collection)

White, James. Life Incidents, in Connection With the Great Advent Movement. Battle Creek, MI: Steam Press of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association, 1868. Pp. 204-209.
Vault BX6116 .W45

Wilcox, Francis M. The Faith of the Pioneers Relating to the Shut Door and the Close of Probation Relating to the Shut Door and the Close of Probation and Arthur G. Daniells, The Teachings of the Spirit of Prophecy on These Questions. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 19--. 64p. Photocopy of booklet in DF under "Shut Door".
Her. Coll. BX6122 .S47 W5

Wilcox, Francis M. The Testimony of Jesus. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1934. Chapter 13, "Suppression and the Shut Door," pp.72-88.
Her. Coll. BX6148.2 .W5 1934 (2nd copy in White coll.)

Wilcox, Francis M. The Testimony of Jesus: A Review of the Work and Teachings of Mrs. Ellen Gould White. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1944. Chapter 13, "Suppression and the Shut Door," pp.90-111.
Her. Coll. BX6148.2 .W5 1944 (2nd copy in White coll.)

Winslow, Guy Herbert. Ellen Gould White and Seventh-day Adventism. Doctoral dissertation. Worcester, MA: Clark University, 1932. Part 5, Chapter 1, "The 'Shut Door'," pp.258-286.
Her. Coll. BX6115.2 .W56

Bissell, Ronald Deane. "The Background, Formation, Development, and Presentation of Ellen White's Concept of Forgiveness From Her Childhood to 1864." Ph.D. dissertation. Berrien Springs, MI: Andrews University, School of Education, 1990. "Ellen White and the 'Shut Door' Theory," pp.15-19; "The 'Shut Door' Theory and Its Effects on Ellen White," pp.145-167; "Ellen White and the 'Shut Door' Theory," pp.167-219.
Her. Coll. BX6149.1 .F67 B57 1991

Knight, George. Anticipating the Advent: A Brief History of Seventh-day Adventists. Boise, ID: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1993. "The 'Shut Door' Approach to Mission," pp.37-39; "The 'Shut Door' Cracks Open a Little," pp.51-54.
Her. Coll. BX6115.3 .K55 1993 (2nd copy in main collection)

Butler, George I. "'The Shut Door'." In Replies to Elder Canright's Attacks on Seventh-day Adventists. Battle Creek, MI: Review and Herald, 1895. Pp.99-105.
Her. Coll. BX6121.9 .C35 R4 1895 (2nd copy in main collection)

Ratzlaff, Dale. The Cultic Doctrine of Seventh-day Adventists. Sedona, AZ: Life Assurance Ministries, 1996. Chapter 7, "The Swinging Door," pp.117-136; Chapter 8, "The Door Opens Again-Quietly," pp.137-152. Critical study.
Her. Coll. BX6123 .R37 1996 (2nd copy in main collection)

Douglass, Herbert E. Messenger of the Lord: The Prophetic Ministry of Ellen G. White. Nampa, ID: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1998. Chapter 44, "The Shut Door - A Case Study," pp.500-512; Appendix E, "Basic Presuppositions Shared by Most Shut-door Critics," pp.549-550; Appendix F, "Time-conditioned on Time-related?," pp.550-552; Appendix G," Ellen White's Growth in Understanding Her Own Visions," pp.552-53; Appendix H, "Ellen White Enriched the Term 'Shut Door'," pp.554-555; Appendix I, "Ellen White Led the Way in Building a Biblically - Oriented Message for the World," pp.555-556; Appendix J, "Response to Deletion of 'Wicked World'," pp.557-559; Appendix K, "Why Ellen White Seemed to rEach Out Only to SHut-door Advocates," pp.559-560; Appendix L, "Chief Charges Against Ellen White Regarding the Shut-door Issue and the Responses Through the Years," pp.560-566; Appendix M, "The July 13, 1847, Letter to Joseph Bates," pp.566-569.
Her. Coll. BX6148.4 .D68 1998 (2nd copy in White Coll.)

""Open and Shut Door"." Seventh-day Adventist Encyclopedia, Volume M-Z. Second Revised Edition. Edited by Bobbie Jane Van Dolson and Leo R. Van Dolson. "Commentary Reference Series," Volume 11. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1996. Pp. 249-252.
Her. Coll. BS491.2 .S4 v.11 1995 (2nd copy in ReferenceColl.)

Cleveland, Sydney. White-Washed: Uncovering the Myths of Ellen G. White. Greenwood, IN: The Author, 1999. Pp. 82-85.
(In cataloging)

Knight, George R. Millennial Fever and the End of the World: A Study of Millerite Adventism. Boise, ID: Pacific Press, 1993. See Index under "Shut Door," especially reference to pp.236-242.
Her. Coll. BX6116 .K54 1993 (2nd copy in main collection)

White, James. Life Incidents. Introduction by Jerry Moon. Reprint Edition. Berrien Springs, MI: Andrews University Press, 2003. Shut door discussed, pp.204-209.
Her. Coll. BX6116 .W45 2003 (2nd copy in main collection)

Periodicals

Baker, Skip. Critique of "The Sanctuary, 1844, and the Pioneers," by Paul A. Gordon. Adventist Currents 1 (July 1984): 39.

Baker, Skip. "The Secret Letter." Adventist Currents 1 (July 1984): 12-16.

"Currently posted: Dear Editor." Adventist Currents 1 (February 1985): 58. Letter from Norman H. Young critical of Was Ringer article on EGW and Shut Door in July 1984 issue. Also Wes Ringer response on p.59.

Daniells, A. G. "The Shut Door and the Close of Probation." Review and Herald 103 (November 25,1926): 3-8.

Daniells, Arthur G. "The Shut Door and the Close of Probation: An Important Statement From Mrs. E.G.White." Review and Herald 109 (January 14,1932): 6-8.

Hackleman, Douglas. "Barely Ajar." Adventist Currents 1 (July 1984): 3.

Hackleman, Douglas. "Picking the Shut-Door Lock." Adventist Currents 1 (July 1985): 10-18,41.

Hokaman, Dennis. "The Great Controversy Over Deletions in the Vision of 1844." Adventist Currents 1 (July 1984): 26-29,40.

Hokama, Dennis. "The Shut Door Ellen White Never Abandoned." Adventist Currents 1 (July 1984): 35-36,40.

Nichol, Francis David. "Early Adventist History - 6: Typical Shut Door Statements and Earliest Sabbath Literature." Review and Herald 128 (December 13,1951): 12-13.

Poehler, Rolf J. Book review of "1844 and the Shut Door Problem," by Ingemar Linden. Spectrum 19 (August 1988): 58-60.

Ringer, Wes. "From Shut Door to Investigative Judgement: Legacy of Guilt." Adventist Currents 1 (July 1984): 30-34, 41.

Schantz, Borge. "The 'Shut Door' - A Provisional Opening?" Adventist Review 164 (January 29,1987): 18-19.

Spicer, William A. "Moments With Old-Time Volumes and Our Pioneers - No. 2: The 'Shut Door' and the Open Door'." Review and Herald 103 (April 1,1926): 5-7.

"The 'Shut Door' Discussed." Adventist Currents 1 (July 1984): 37-38. Discussions at the International Prophetic Workshop, Washington, DC, 11-15 April 1982.

Wilcox, Francis M. "The Shut Door and the Close of Probation: Faith of the Early Believers Regarding These Questions," Part 1. Review and Herald 106 (December 19,1929): 3-5.

Wilcox, Francis M. "The Shut Door and the Close of Probation: Faith of the Early Believers Regarding These Questions," Part 2. Review and Herald 106 (December 26,1929): 4-5.

Wilcox, Francis M. "The Shut Door and the Close of Probation: Faith of the Early Believers Regarding These Questions," Part 3. Review and Herald 106 (January 2,1930): 9-10.

Wilcox, Francis M. "The Shut Door and the Close of Probation: Faith of the Early Believers Regarding These Questions," Part 4. Review and Herald 106 (January 9,1930): 7-9.

Wilcox, Francis M. "The Shut Door and the Close of Probation: Faith of the Early Believers Regarding These Questions," Part 5. Review and Herald 106 (January 16,1930): 27-29.

Wilcox, Francis M. "The Shut Door and the Close of Probation: Faith of the Early Believers Regarding These Questions," Part 6. Review and Herald 106 (January 23,1930): 7-8.

Wilcox, Francis M. "The Shut Door and the Close of Probation: Faith of the Early Believers Regarding These Questions," Part 7. Review and Herald 106 (January 30,1930): 6-8.

"Tackling Your Questions." Quo Vadis 2 (March-April 1999): 14-16. The editors respond to a question about EGW and the shut door.

Document Files

Baldwin, Dalton. The Shut Door. Loma Linda, CA: Division of Religion, Loma Linda University, n.d. 12p.

Baldwin, Dalton D. Development of Seventh-day Adventist Interpretations the Use of the Word "Atonement". Presented to The Daniel and Revelation Committee, February 17-20, 1985, San Diego. "The Shut Door Transition," pp.14-43.

Baldwin, Dalton D. How Can We Best Defend and Promote the Pillars? A Position Paper Submitted for Interdisciplinary Correction and Development to the Seminar in Science and Religion. Loma Linda, CA: 16 January 1973. "Abandoning the Shut Door," pp.10-13. Photocopy.

Ballenger, E. S. The Centennial Supplement. Riverside, CA: E.S. Ballenger, n.d. Pp.21-25. Photocopy.

Ballenger, E. S. Facts About Seventh-day Adventists. Riverside, CA: E.S. Ballenger, n.d. "Who Taught the Shut Door," pp.10-29. Photocopy.

Butler, George I. Adventist Experience. Washington, DC: Ellen White Estate, 1971. 20p. A reprint of ten Review and Herald articles printed in 1885.

Carver, Henry E. Mrs. E.G. White's Claims to Divine Interpretation Examined. Second edicition. Marion, Iowa: Advent and Sabbath Advocate Press, 1877. Shut door discussed, pp.11-12,28-45. Photocopy.

Crouse, Moses. Book review of "1844 and the Shut Door Problem," by Ingemar Linden Henceforth 12 (Winter 1984): 85-87. Photocopy.

Haloviak, Bert. From Millerism, THrough the Scattering, to the Third Angel: Ellen White and Light From the Most Holy Place, 1844-1851. Unpublished paper: 1981. 47p.

Long, A. C. Comparison of the Early Writings of Mrs. White With Later Publications. Reprint from the "Advent and Sabbath Advocate," Marion, Iowa, 1883. 16p. Photocopy.

Long, A. C. "Comparison of the Early Writings of Mrs. White With Later Publications." The Bible Tract Series. 6 (October 15,1900): 2-16. Photocopy.

Olson, Robert W. The "Shut Door" Documents. Statements Relating to the "Shut Door," the Door of Mercy, and the Salvation of Souls by Ellen G. White and Other Early Adventists. Arranged in a Chronological Setting from 1844 to 1851. Washington, DC: Ellen G. White Estate, April 11, 1982. 58p.