A Ciência do Bom Viver

by Ellen Gould White

Vasto acervo de conhecimento sobre a vida e suas leis, a saúde e seus requisitos, a doença e seus remédios.

Genres: Religion, Nonfiction, Christianity, Christian, Health, Theology, Spirituality

336 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1905

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

[Judi Keener · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good book. Quote: "Jesus did not consider heaven a place to be desired while we were lost. He left the heavenly courts for a life of reproach and insult, and a death of shame. He was who was rich in heaven's priceless treasure became poor, that through His poverty we might be rich. We are to follow in the path He trod." page 105
And my favorite: "There is a God above, and the light and glory from His throne rests upon the faithful mother as she tries to educate her children to resist the influence of evil. No other work can equal hers in importance. She has not, like the artist, to paint a form of beauty upon canvas, nor like the sculptor, to chisel it from marble. She has not, like the author, to embody a noble thought in words of power, nor, like the musician, to express a beautiful sentiment in melody. It it hers, with the help of God, to develop in a human soul the likeness of the divine." page 377/378

[Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite books. I try to read it through at least once each year.

[Lee G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really well-rounded book with so much wisdom for life.

[Adrian · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful review of the healing ministry of Jesus and the practical implications to daily living. I thoroughly enjoyed each chapter of this book because of the timeless quality of the information and the direct connections to scripture. Some of my favorite chapters included:

Ch. 19 In Contact with Nature
Ch. 23 Diet and Health
Ch 37. The False and True Education
Ch. 43 A Higher Experience

Anyone looking for a deeper understanding of healing as found in scripture and its application to christian living should read this book. EGW makes the information accessible and consistently directs the reader to the source of all purpose - God whom we find through Christ Jesus.

[Jermaine Gayle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now I find myself sadly turning the last pages of this amazing, well written book on the ministry of healing through the life of Jesus. Ellen White is certainly an inspired writer who has a God given gift when it comes to illuminating biblical concepts in a very profound manner. This book had me engaged all the way through, writing copious notes and highlighting almost every other paragraph. In other words, this book was well worth the read.

The Ministry of Healing gave me fresh vigor, as I was encouraged to seek a deeper experience in my personal relationship with Christ; through prayer, study and service.

[Annette · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is a wonderful book that not only deals with health of the body but also health of the spiritual soul. A very powerful book despite it being written in 1905 the information was well ahead of her time especially the chapters that deals with narcotics and alcohol. It is very relevant for today.

[Debra Pigeon]

I have read parts of this wonderful book.

[Karen Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book enlightens us to living a healthier life. God centered..healthy life. Love it!

[Natassha Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read for wanting to change your lifestyle to something extraordinary

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome, didn't feel antiquated at all(except for some language usage),
fundamental practices that should apply today

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative!

[Chad Stuart · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing! I will read it again—slower—yes even slower than almost two months :)—with pen in hand—

[Dracula Raupe]

I read the book seem interested.
1, every day washed ur hands keep clean and before u eat.
2. go to shower/bathtub and keep clean every day.
3. wash fruit and vegetable, u eat
4. what we need to do eat diet health.
5. avoid tobacco/cigar smoke
6. drink tea and coffee but are not effect. Tea is energy, rest, etc. Coffee is rest or energy.
7. drink cider for health
8. God's law follow who children hungry and naked by evil. drink heavy smoke, etc.

many things to do.

[Candace · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Ministry of Healing offers tips on good health, such as exercise, diet, cheerfulness, and positive relationship with people and God. A personal relationship with God is essential to spiritual health. The book covers topics such as faith, healing, service, care of the sick, health principles, the home and knowledge.

[Cyndi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very dated.

[Evan · Rating 1 out of 5]

A book by a nutter, for nutters. Absolutely unhinged, dazzling.

[Ernest Kincaid · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book covers a tremendous amount of ground and not too deeply. It's worth the read for the first chapters on Jesus and the final chapters on the followers of Jesus. White gives you very practical advice on how to live your life. And, I really mean that, not just a trite analysis glossing over the nitty gritty of our imperfect, sometimes shallow, and hurried lives. In this turbocharged, frenetic, and at times chaotic world, this tome begs you to stop. And, asks you to focus on Him, Jesus. This is what your life can be like.

In our turbocharged, frenetic, chaotic, world in which we hunger, thirst, seek, hurt, and fall backwards, this book begs us to stop. And, focus on Him, Jesus. This the only way we can slow our lives down enough to hear his voice. And, not only that, hear it and then follow it. White offers no excuses, doesn't sugarcoat anything, and says it like it is. Well, if you want to follow Christ, that is. It is the only way, she says. I am going to study the last three or four chapters again, in depth, for the wisdom they contain for my routine and daily life and relationships. Great book.

[Seth Campbell]

A great book that covers a lot of different areas. Only a small part of it was towards physicians. Encouraged the true missionary doctor to work hard to serve God but also his responsibility to give the best health care possible. Lots of great stuff about general health such as being outside, diet, exercise and other health habits. She also talks a fair amount about being good missionaries in our communities, how to treat and interact with church members, and the interaction between science and God's word. I really enjoyed most of the chapters.

[Lisa Tangen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating book. I had no idea what to expect from this book published in 1906. Style was different from modern writing but still clear and sometimes the difference made the ideas even clearer. Lots of scripture throughout and no detectable old fashioned ideas. It's worth reading again more closely.

[Matija Kovačević · Rating 5 out of 5]

So beautiful! If you search for health and wholesome life, this book has so many marvelous advice, whether it's exercise, vegetarian diet, water use, enjoying nature and fresh air or just cultivating peaceful, benevolent and trusting thoughts. Recommend it to everyone!

[Luisa Angela Fabia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. :')

[Cesare Fx · Rating 5 out of 5]

It bears practical advices for confusing life with n dimentions. We need focus in essential and eternal way and believe in Gos's power.

[Eric Anderson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Hypergraphia plagiarism due to temporal lobe epilepsy

[Vanne Stch · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very practical approach to a daily walk with God Himself.

[Nathan Jensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Worth re-reading and re-reading again.

[Canny Tay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let's be the medical missionaries!

[Robert Mcnamara Sr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book. There is so much more to this than I had anticipated when I first began reading this.

[Krista · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was not what I was expecting, and it was long, so it took a long time to read. Did get a few gems, doctrinally had to take that with a grain of salt.

[Samoyed Lover · Rating 1 out of 5]

No, no, no, and NO.

[Silvana dos Santos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Que livro maravilhoso! Gostaria de ter lido mais nova, mas talvez não aproveitasse tanto, ele tem ensinamentos para todas as áreas de nossa vida, e nesta leitura que não foi a primeira, me impressionei especialmente nos ensinos para as mães e sobre a busca por conhecimento!