"The opening of the sixth century witnessed the development of the great apostasy to such an extent that the man of sin might be plainly seen sitting in the temple of God. (2 Thess. 2)
---The western Roman Empire had been broken up into ten
kingdoms, and the way was now prepared for the work of the little horn. (Dan. 7)
---In the early part of this century, the bishop of Rome was made head over the entire church by the emperor of the east, Justinian. (Dan. 7:8, 24, 25; Rev. 13:1-5) The dragon gave unto the beast his power, and his seat, and great authority.
---From this accession to supremacy by the Roman pontiff, date the "time, times, and dividing of time," or twelve hundred and sixty years of the prophecies of Daniel and John."
History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week J.N.Andrews/Daniel 7:25
---The western Roman Empire had been broken up into ten
---In the early part of this century, the bishop of Rome was made head over the entire church by the emperor of the east, Justinian. (Dan. 7:8, 24, 25; Rev. 13:1-5) The dragon gave unto the beast his power, and his seat, and great authority.
---From this accession to supremacy by the Roman pontiff, date the "time, times, and dividing of time," or twelve hundred and sixty years of the prophecies of Daniel and John."
History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week J.N.Andrews/Daniel 7:25
