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Wolcott H. Littlejohn
1834–1916
An early Seventh-day Adventist writer and speaker, he became known for clear, forceful arguments on religion, prophecy, and public questions of his day. His life is especially striking because he continued to study, preach, and publish after losing his sight.
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About the author
Born in Little Falls, New York, on May 27, 1834, Wolcott Hackley Littlejohn became an influential figure in the early Seventh-day Adventist Church. Reliable church and academic sources describe him as a writer, speaker, and administrator whose work helped shape Adventist thought in the nineteenth century.
One of the most remarkable parts of his story is that he lost his sight before he joined the Adventist movement. Even so, he continued reading through others, dictated extensively, and built a reputation as a powerful debater and lecturer. His books and pamphlets often focused on prophecy, the Sabbath, religious liberty, and the relationship between church and state.
Littlejohn also served in leadership roles, including work connected with Battle Creek College, and remained active for decades. He died on November 4, 1916, in Michigan, leaving behind a body of writing that still interests readers of American religious history and early Adventist literature.