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White, Ellen G.

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Introduction

Ellen G. White (née Harmon) (1827–1915), a cofounder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, is considered “one of the more important and colorful figures in the history of American religion” (Balmer 2004). Her many visionary experiences prompted her to become a prolific writer on a variety of topics. Most notably, White’s writings are permeated by her passion for the love of God in Jesus and for the Bible. Her books were translated into numerous languages, turning her into one of the most translated authors in the history of literature (Moon and Kaiser 2013). Her ministry and writings have had and still have a major influence in the activities of the Seventh-day Adventist Church around the globe.

Religious Background and Family

Ellen White grew up in a devout Methodist family in Portland, Maine. At the age of 9, she was hit by a rock, leaving her unconscious for a number of weeks. This incident caused recurring health problems and ended her formal schooling. Over the course...

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  1. Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary, Department of Church History, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, USA

    Denis Kaiser

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  1. Sociology/Anthropology, Oakland Univ Sociology/Anthropology, Rochester, Michigan, USA

    Henri Gooren

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Kaiser, D. (2018). White, Ellen G.. In: Gooren, H. (eds) Encyclopedia of Latin American Religions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-08956-0_409-1

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