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1827–1915
A pioneering voice in American religious history, Ellen G. White shaped the early Seventh-day Adventist movement through her preaching, pastoral influence, and prolific writing. Her works explore Christian faith, biblical history, health, education, and the hope of Christ’s return.

by Ellen Gould Harmon White

by Ellen Gould Harmon White

by Ellen Gould Harmon White
Born Ellen Gould Harmon in Gorham, Maine, in 1827, she became a prominent Christian writer and an important pioneer of the Seventh-day Adventist movement. After marrying James White, she worked alongside him and other early Adventist leaders as the movement developed in the mid-nineteenth century.
White published widely, beginning with A Sketch of the Christian Experience and Views of Ellen G. White. Her best-known works include the Conflict of the Ages series, which presents a sweeping interpretation of biblical and Christian history. She continued writing and speaking for decades, addressing faith, family life, health, education, and Christian service.
She spent her final years at Elmshaven in California and died in 1915. Her writings remain central to Seventh-day Adventist communities and have been translated and published around the world.