Known for his provocative approach to serious topics, Knight’s latest book will not disappoint. Far from it, Prophets in Conflict not only challenges Adventist thinking and provides food for thought, but it also stimulates vigorous discussion.
Here are some of the questions explored:
- Are Ellen White and Joseph Smith two flavors of the same thing?
- Why are Adventists prone to the “Mormon Temptation”?What is the “Mormon Temptation” and how does it relate to prophetic authority?
- How did Ellen White interpret her own writings?
- What did she see as the purpose of her gift?
- What are the strengths and weaknesses of compilations?
- Can compilations make Ellen White say what she never said or believed?
- How can her writings be applied in a healthy (or unhealthy) manner?
Part I: The Relation of Biblical Authority to the Authority of Modern Prophets
- Prophets in Conflict: Joseph Smith Versus Ellen White
- Adventists in Conflict: The Mormon Temptation
Part II: Frameworks for Understanding Ellen White’s Prophetic Authority
- 1: The Purpose of Ellen White’s Writings
- 2: Ellen White’s Major Themes
- 3: The Myth of the Inflexible Prophet
- 4: Principles for Understanding Ellen White’s Writings
- 5: Ellen White and Change
- 6: The Case of the Overlooked Postscript
Part III: The Authority of Compilations
- Constructive: Official and Unofficial Compilations
- Problematic: Making Ellen White Say What She Never Said
Part IV: Proper and Improper Uses of Ellen White’s Authority
- A Wrongheaded Journey: The Search for the Human Nature of Christ
- A Fruitful Journey: The Search for Proper Education
Part V: Prophetic Authority Applied and Closing Thoughts
- Applying Ellen White’s Counsel
- Some Final Thoughts
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