Ellen Gould Harmon White (November 26,1827 – July 16,1915) was co-founder of Seventh-day Adventism. Most of her life she lived and worked in the United States, except for a period of 1890-1900 in Australia and some short visitations to Europe.

Ellen White was a prolific writer. She is said to be the most translated woman writer in the history of literature and the most translated American author of either gender. Her writings covered topics of theology, evangelism, christian lifestyle, education and health (she also advocated vegetarianism). She was a leader who emphasized education and health and promoted establishment of schools and medical centers.

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. Among her works is the popular Christian book, Steps to Christ.

There is some controversy about the origins of her ideas, and her role. Ronald Numbers, a Seventh-day Adventist himself, in his biography of Ellen G. White: "Prophetess of Health" suggests that many of her visions came from specific texts, and her ideas were also garnered from texts and other contacts that she had. She has been accused of plagiarizing a large percentage of her "writings."

Former SDA pastor Sydney Cleveland, in his book "White Washed," suggests that Ellen G. White had demonic and occultic encounters when having "visions" and while "writing."

Her last home, Elmshaven in Saint Helena, California, is a National Historic Landmark.

External links

• Issues and Answers Regarding Ellen White and Her Writings
• The Ellen White Research Project
• Official home page of the Ellen G. White Estate
• You can read her main books directly online.
• Prophetess of Health
• Ellen G. White Prophet? or PLAGIARIST!
• A Life History
• Truth or Fables
• Ellen White Top 7 Science-Defying Statements