Early Writings

by Ellen Gould White

This volume is a comprehensive selection of Ellen G. White’s published writings from the 1850s, along with a prologue explaining the historical background of the text. The autobiographical section of the book describes the author’s conversion experience, the Millerite movement of 1840-1844, and the early visions that formed the foundation of her theology and ministry. A second section contains counsel on various matters pertaining the experience of the early Adventist believers.

The final half of the book traces salvation history from the fall of Satan in heaven to the final end of sin and sinners. This material forms the core of the later five-volume Conflict of the Ages Series.

Ellen White’s bold apocalyptic imagery helped to shape a movement centered on the hope of the Second Coming. This volume bears witness that God continues to reveal Himself through dreams and visions to chosen individuals today.

Genres: Religion, Christian, Christianity

324 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1882

About the author

In brief, Ellen Gould Harmon White was a woman of remarkable spiritual gifts who lived most of her life during the nineteenth century (1827-1915), yet through her writings she is still making a revolutionary impact on millions of people around the world. During her lifetime she wrote more than 5,000 periodical articles and 40 books; but today, including compilations from her 50,000 pages of manuscript, more than 100 titles are available in English. She is the most translated woman writer in the entire history of literature, and the most translated American author of either gender. Her writings cover a broad range of subjects, including religion, education, social relationships, evangelism, prophecy, publishing, nutrition, and management. Her life-changing masterpiece on successful Christian living, Steps to Christ, has been published in more than 140 languages. Seventh-day Adventists believe that Mrs. White was more than a gifted writer; they believe she was appointed by God as a special messenger to draw the world's attention to the Holy Scriptures and help prepare people for Christ's second advent. From the time she was 17 years old until she died 70 years later, God gave her approximately 2,000 visions and dreams. The visions varied in length from less than a minute to nearly four hours. The knowledge and counsel received through these revelations she wrote out to be shared with others. Thus her special writings are accepted by Seventh-day Adventists as inspired, and their exceptional quality is recognized even by casual readers. As stated in Seventh-day Adventists Believe ... , “The writings of Ellen White are not a substitute for Scripture. They cannot be placed on the same level. The Holy Scriptures stand alone, the unique standard by which her and all other writings must be judged and to which they must be subject” (Seventh-day Adventists Believe ... , Ministerial Association, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Washington D.C., 1988, p. 227). Yet, as Ellen White herself noted, “The fact that God has revealed His will to men through His Word, has not rendered needless the continued presence and guiding of the Holy Spirit. On the contrary, the Spirit was promised by our Saviour to open the Word to His servants, to illuminate and apply its teachings” (The Great Controversy, p. vii). The following is a more detailed account of the life and work of this remarkable woman who, meeting all the tests of a true prophet as set forth in the Holy Scriptures, helped found the Seventh-day Adventist church.

Reviews

[Debra Pigeon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have started reading this one but I didn't get it finished yet. very good book.

[Veselin Benev · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the book, the visions of Ellen White are described chronologically.
She clearly pointed the descriptions of Satan.
She tracks the history of Seventh Day Adventist Church.

[Loïda M]

In this book we get several visions that she had in her life. Quite impressive.

[Karen Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a must have! Love it!! It draws the mind heavenward... =)

[Gary Detrick · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Very Interesting Prophetic Read

Very interesting are these writings of E.G. White. They grant me much to research. I am fully convinced on the Biblical Sabbath. It is stated very clearly throughout the Old and New Testaments.
Her visions of prophecy on the times of the end leave me some questions. I believe God will raise prophets. This is made clear scripturally. So I can not declare she is wrong, for she truly and humbly lifts up the Savior biblically throughout her writings. But, her visions of the very end when the Lord brings his New Jerusalem and the battle that Satan plans to arise, I will need to re-research in the New Testaments.
Her visions leave a powerful impact upon the honestly searching reader.

[Ruy Ebenezer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eu nasci e cresci em um lar adventista, sendo eu a quarta geração de adventistas em minha família, mas só passei pela experiência da conversão aos 16 anos após ler este magnífico livro.
A cada página lida, sentia como se estivesse junto a irmã White, tendo a mesma visão.
Todo o que se diz membro desta igreja deveria ler esta obra!

[CL · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essential for every Christian.

[Canny Tay · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great discovery of Ellen White's visions and dreams

[Josephine Kelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deep spiritual truths written very clearly. Includes prophetic insights of our days and the future.

[Jennifer P · Rating 5 out of 5]

“The very time to exercise faith is when we feel destitute of the Spirit,” writes Mrs. White. “When thick clouds of darkness seem to hover over the mind, then is the time to let living faith pierce the darkness and scatter the clouds. True faith rests on the promises contained in the Word of God, and those only who obey that Word can claim its glorious promises” (p. 72).

This book contains her early visions, counsel to us living today, and precious promises. As a Seventh-day Adventist seeking to know God more, this book was an answered prayer.

[Nathan Jensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding reading, however not the easiest to comprehend. Still well written and inspiring.