Some Hermeneutical Principles Bearing On the Ellen G. White Writings

Introduction

Chapter 1—Communication Problems

1. Problems for the Writer:

2. Problems Created by the Reader:

3. General Problems:

4. How to Read:

5. Use of simple language:

6. Careful choice of words:

7. She was to use the language of the Scriptures:

Chapter 2—Presenting the Message

Some Challenges

1. Was She Influenced by Others?

2. Is Part from God and Part from Ellen White?

3. Private Interpretation

4. Wresting the Scriptures and the Testimonies

Chapter 3—How She Explains Herself

1. Christian Experience and Views Supplement—1854

2. Review and Herald—1867

3. Testimonies for the Church, Volume 5—1889

Chapter 4—Autobiographical Writing

Chapter 5—How to Study the Books

1. Progression of knowledge:

2. Change of circumstances:

3. Look for principles:

4. Avoid extremes:

5. Counsel for similar situations:

6. Study in context:

7. There is opportunity for doubt:

Chapter 6—What About Compilations?

Chapter 7—Use of Secretaries and Assistants

Chapter 8—The Use of Non-Inspired Sources

Chapter 9—The “Lesser Light”

Some Conclusions

There are certain keys that Ellen White offers in regard to the study of her writing. We have already observed several, but let&rsquo;s look at others.

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Chapter 5—How to Study the Books