Ellen G. White has undoubtedly been the most influential Seventh-day Adventist in the history of the church. Her personal presence and her writings did much to shape and guide Adventism during her seven decades of prophetic ministry. Since her death in 1915 her counsel and insights have continued to direct the denomination.
But you may be thinking, who is Ellen White? George Knight, professor of church history at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, answers that question in this book.
The first, and largest, section presents a concise biographical overview of her life. The second section introduces the reader to both her published and unpublished writings, showing the major categories that her counsel to the church falls in. And the third section explores seven major themes that run through all she write.
Dr. Knight helps the reader to understand and appreciate the fascinating life and role of God's messenger to the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Part One: Ellen White's Life and Ministry
Chapter One: Prophectic Guidance for the Disappointed Millerites (1827-1850)
- Who Is This Young Visionary?
- Ellen White’s Experience in the Millerite Movement
- Called to the Prophectic Ministry
- Role in the Development of Sabbatarian Adventist Doctrine
- The Relationship of Ellen White’s Gift to the Bible
- Responses to Ellen White’s Gift
- Ellen White’s Role in the “Gathering Time”
Chapter Two: Prophectic Guidance for a Growing Church (1850-1888)
- Were the Visions a Test of Fellowship?
- Disseminating the Prophectic Message
- Receiving and Communicating the Visions
- Pointing Toward Church Organization
- Counsel on Healthful Living
- Counsel on World Mission
- Early Counsel on Education
- Family Matters and the Death of James White
Chapter Three: Prophectic Guidance for an International Church (1888-1915)
- Uplifting Jesus at Minneapolis
- Educational Revival and Ellen White’s Activity in the South Pacific
- Stimulating the Black Work in North America
- The Return to the United States and the Call for Denominational Reorganization
- Conflict in Battle Creek and Reestablishing the Medical Program
- Meeting Inadequate Views of Inspiration
- Ellen White’s Editorial Assistants and the Role of W.C. White
- Closing Years and Death
Chapter Four: Prophectic Guidance Since 1915
- The Ellen G. White Estate
- Adventism’s Official Position Regarding the Work of Ellen White
- Will There Be Another Prophet?
Part Two: Ellen White's Writings
Chapter Five: An Introduction to Ellen White’s Writings
- Books and Compilations
- Periodical Articles
- Letters and Manuscripts
- Indexes to the Ellen White Materials
Part Three: Ellen White's Integrative Themes
Chapter Six: An Examination of Ellen White’S Major Themes
- The Love of God
- The Great Controversy
- Jesus, the Cross, and Salvation Through Him
- The Centrality of the Bible
- The Second Coming
- The Third Angel’s Message and Adventist Mission
- Practical Christianity and the Development of Christian Character
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