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Who were seven important people in the worldwide advent awakening?

1. Johann Albrecht Bengel (1687–1752):

Bengel, a Lutheran theologian, studied the Bible and predicted that Christ would return in 1836.

2. Emanuel Swedenborg (1688–1772):

A Swedish scientist, philosopher, and mystic, Swedenborg claimed to have visited heaven and hell and written extensively about the afterlife.

3. Jonathan Edwards (1703–1758):

An American Congregationalist theologian, Edwards is known for his sermons on sin and salvation and his book "On Religious Affections."

4. John Wesley (1703–1791):

An English Anglican clergyman and theologian, Wesley founded Methodism and played a significant role in the evangelical revival of the 18th century.

5. Charles Finney (1792–1875):

An American Presbyterian revivalist and theologian, Finney is known for his emphasis on personal conversion and the need for a "new birth."

6. William Miller (1782–1849):

An American Baptist farmer and self-taught theologian, Miller is known for predicting that Jesus would return in 1843 and 1844.

7. Ellen G. White (1827–1915):

A co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and a prolific writer, White is considered a prophetess by her church and is known for her visions and writings on a variety of theological topics.

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