Ellen G. White: Her Contributions to the SDA Health Work
Bibliography by Gary Shearer
Adventist Studies Librarian
Pacific Union College Library

05-4-05

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Books

Abbott, George Knapp. The Witness of Science to the Testimonies of the Spirit of Prophecy. Revised Edition. Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1948. 365p.
Her. Coll. BX6149.1 .H4 A2 1948 (2nd copy in White Collection)

Armstrong, David and Elizabeth Metzger Armstrong. The Great American Medicine Show. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1991. Chapter 11, "Seventh-day Adventists: Holy Healers," pp.99-106,280. Discussion centers around EGW. Illus.
Her. Coll. R730 .A75 1991

Brand, Leonard and Don S. McMahon. The Prophet and Her Critics: A Striking New Analysis Refutes the Charges That Ellen G. White "Borrowed" the Health Message. Nampa, ID: Pacific Press, 2005. 127p.
Her. Coll. BX6149.1 .H4 B7 2005 (2nd copy in main collection)

Butler, Jonathan M. and Rennie B. Schoepflin. "Charismatic Women and Health: Mary Baker Eddy, Ellen G. White, and Aimee Semple McPherson." In Women, Health, and Medicine in America: A Historical Handbook. Edited by Rima D. Apple. New York: Garland Publishing, 1990. Pp.337-365.
(Not in PUC library)

Carson, Gerald. Cornflake Crusade. New York: Rinehart and Company, 1957. See Index under "White, Ellen G."
Her. Coll. RM236 .C3 (2nd copy in main collection)

Christian, Lewis Harrison. The Fruitage of Spiritual Gifts: The Influence and Guidance of Ellen G. White in the Advent Movement. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1947. Chapter 21, "The Spirit of Prophecy and the Adventist Health Program," pp.297-318.
Her. Coll. BX6149 .C47 1947 (2nd copy in White Collection)

Coon, Roger W. Ellen White and Vegetarianism: Did She Practice What She Preached? Boise, ID: Pacific Press, 1986. 30p.
(Not in PUC library)

Coon, Roger W. The Great Visions of Ellen G. White, Volume 1. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1992. Chapter 7, "The Health Reform Vision - 'The Cure', June 6, 1863," pp.90-107.
Her. Coll. BX6149.1 .V57 C66 (2nd copy in White Collection)

"A Critique of the Book "Prophetess of Health." Prepared by the Staff of the Ellen G. White Estate. Washington, DC: Ellen G. White Estate, General Confirence of Seventh-day Adventists, 1976. 127p.
Her. Coll. BX6149.1 .H4 S41 1976 (2nd copy in White Collection)

Douglass, Herbert E. Messenger of the Lord: The Prophetic Ministry of Ellen G. White. Nampa, ID: Pacific Press, 1998. Chapter 24, "Health Principles /1: Emergence of a Health Message," pp.278-287; Chapter 25, "Health Principles /2: Relationship of Health to a Spiritual Mission," pp.288-298; Chapter 26, "Health Principles /3: Quality Improvement in Adventist Health," pp.300-309; Chapter 27, "Health Principles /4: Principles and Policies," pp.310-319; Chapter 28, "Health Principles /5: Reviewing a Century of Health Reform Principles," pp.320-342.
Her. Coll. BX6148.4 .D68 1998 (2nd copy in White Collection)

Ellen G. White Estate. A Discussion and Review of "Prophetess of Health. Washington, DC: Ellen G. White Estate, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, 1976. 23p.
White Coll. BX6149.1 .H4 S4 1976

Gordon, Paul A. "Principles of Health Reform for Today." In Health 2000 and Beyond: A Study Conference of Adventist Theology, Philosophy, and Practice of Health and Healing. Edited by Stoy Proctor, Eugene Durand and Gary Swanson. Silver Spring, MD: Home Study International Press, 1994. Pp.95-101.
Her. Coll. BX6122.6 .H42 H42 1994

Graybill, Ronald D. "Paradise & Providence." In Thirsty Elephant: The Story of Paradise Valley Hospital. Edited by Wayne R. Judd and Jonathan M. Butler. National City, CA: Paradise Valley Hospital, 1994. Pp.38-57. Illus. EGW and the early history of the Paradise Valley Hospital.
Her. Coll. RA975 .S49 T5 1994 (2nd copy in main collection)

Hardinge, Mervyn G. A Physician Explains Ellen White's Counsel on Drugs, Herbs, and Natural Remedies. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald, 2001. 222p.
Her. Coll. R733 .H363 (2nd copy in main collection)

Knight, George R. Meeting Ellen White: A Fresh Look At Her Life, Writings, and Major Themes. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald, 1996. "Counsel on Healthful Living," pp.48-51.
Her. Coll. BX6148.4 .K66 1996 (2nd copy in White Collection)

McCay, Jeanette B. Clive McCay, Nutrition Pioneer: Biographical Memoirs by His Wife. Charlotte Harbor, FL: Tabby House, 1994. Chapter 32, "Religion and Ellen G. White," pp.433-447.
Her. Coll. TX350.8 M33 M33 1994 (2nd copy in main collection)

McCay, Jeanette B. Clive McCay, Nutrition Pioneer: Biographical Memoirs by His Wife. Charlotte Harbor, FL: Tabby House, 1994. Chapter 32, "Religion and Ellen G. White," pp.433-447.
Her. Coll. TX350.8 .M33 M33 1994 (2nd copy in main collection)

Medical Science and the Spirit of Prophecy. Washington, DC: Ellen G. White Estate, 1948? 31p.
Her. Coll. BX6149.1 .H4 S4 (2nd copy in White Collection)

Nichol, Francis D. Why I Believe in Mrs. E. G. White. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1964. Chapter 6, "Visions on Healthful Living," pp.41-45; Chapter 7, "Visions on Healthful Living - Continued," pp.46-53; Chapter 8, "Eminent Testimony on Mrs. White's Health Teachings," pp.54-59.
Her. Coll. BX6149 .N5 1964 (2nd copy in main collection)

Nix, James R., compiler. Memorable Dates From Our Adventist Past. Silver Spring, MD: North American Division Office of Education, General Conference of SDAs, 1989. "June 5,1863: Health Reform Vision Given to Ellen White," pp.74-76; "December 25,1865: Ellen White Received Vision to Establish a Health Institution," pp.166-168.
Her. Coll. BX6115.3 .N59 1989 (2nd copy in main collection)

Noorbergen, Rene. Ellen G. White: Prophet of Destiny. New Canaan, CT: Keats Publishing, 1972. Chapter 4, "Science Catches Up With a Prophet," pp.85-123; "Notes," pp.235-237.
Her. Coll. BX6148.4 .N6 (2nd copy in White Collection)

Numbers, Ronald L. "Ellen G. White and the Gospel of Health." In Eerdman's Handbook to Christianity in America. Edited by Mark A. Noll and others. Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans, 1983. Pp.197-199.
Ref. BR515 .E37 1983

Numbers, Ronald L. Prophetess of Health: Ellen G. White and the Origins of Seventh-day Adventist Health Reform. Knoxville: University of Tennesse Press, 1992. 335p. A revised and enlarged edition of "Prophetess of Health: A Study of Ellen G. White."
Her. Coll. BX6149.1 .H4 N8 1992 (2nd copy in White Collection)

Numbers, Ronald L. and David R. Larson. "The Adventist Tradition." In Caring and Curing: Health and Medicine in the Western Religious Traditions. Edited by Ronald L. Numbers and Darrel W. Amundsen. New York: Macmillan, 1986. Pp.447-467. EGW central to the discussion.
Her. Coll. BL65 .M4 C37 1986 (2nd copy in main collection)

Numbers, Ronald L. and Rennie B. Schoepflin. "Ministries of Healing: Mary Baker Eddy, Ellen G. White, and the Religion of Health." In Women and Health in America: Historical Readings. Edited by Judith Walzer Leavitt. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1984. Pp.376-389.
Her. Coll. RA778. W744 1984 (2nd copy in main Collection)

Peters, Warren R. "I Think I'll Doctor Myself." In The Master's Healing Touch. Edited by James W. Zackrison. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald, 1997. Pp.77-87. Most of the discussion centers around EGW and health reform .
Her. Coll. BX6122.6 .H42 M3 1997

Rebok, Denton Edward. Believe His Prophets. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1956. Chapter XII, "Ellen G. White's Message on Health," pp.211-248.
Her. Coll. BX6149 .R4 1956 (2nd copy in White Collection)

Reid, George W. A Sound of Trumpets: Americans, Adventists, and Health Reform. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1982. Chapter 5, "Ellen G. White's Role in Adventist Health Reform," pp.96-114,170-172.
Her. Coll. BX6127.8 .R4 1982 (2nd copy in main collection)

Robinson, Dores Eugene. The Story of Our Health Message. Third Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Nashville: Southern Publishing Association, 1965. 445p. Ellen White is central to the book.
Her. Coll. BR115 .H4 R62 1965

Spalding, Arthur Whitefield. Origin and History of Seventh-day Adventists, Volume 1. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1961. Chapter 19, "Launching a Health Program," pp.335-352; Chapter 20, "Medical Ministry," pp.353-377.
Her. Coll. BX6115.4 .S68 (2nd copy in main collection)

The Vision Bold: An Illustrated History of the Seventh-day Adventist Philosophy of Health. Edited by Warren L. Johns and Richard H. Utt. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1977. "The Little Elderly Lady of Elmshaven," pp.10-21. See also pp.39-40,44-46,175-181,186-187.
Her. Coll. RA975 .S49 V57

White, Arthur L. Ellen G. White, Volume 2: The Progressive Years, 1862-1976. Washington, DC/ Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1986. Chapter 6 (1864), "Learning to Practice Health Reform," pp.73-82; Chapter 7 (1864), "An Intensive Course in Methods of Reform," pp. 83-98; Chapter 9 (1865), "Health - How to Keep It, How to Lose It," pp.110-127; Chapter 13 (1867), "Advancement in Health Reform," pp.176-191; Chapter 14 (1867), "Battle Creek and the Health Institute," pp.192-204; Chapter 20 (1870-1871), "Further Steps Toward Health Reform," pp.297-311.
Her. Coll. BX6148.4 .W442 (2nd copy in White Collection)

White, Arthur L. Ellen G. White, Volume 5: The Early Elmshaven Years, 1900-1905. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1981. Chapter 28, "Sanitariums in Southern California," pp.359-371; Chapter 29, "Glendale, a Sanitarium Near Los Angeles," pp.372-380.
Her. Coll. BX6148.4 .W442 (2nd copy in White Collection)

White, Arthur L. Ellen G. White, Volume 6: The Later Elmshaven Years, 1905-1915. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1982. Chapters 1-3, pp.11-43; Chapter 16, "The General Conference Address on Health Reform," pp.198-207; Chapter 21, "Will Seventh-day Adventists Train Physicians?," pp.270-290.
Her. Coll. BX6148.4 .W442 (2nd copy in White Collection)

White, Arthur L. Ellen White: Woman of Vision. Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald, 2000. Chapter 7, "Learning a New Lifestyle," pp.101-119; Chapter 8, "James: Learning the Hard Way," pp.120-136; Chapter 9, "The New Health Institute: Forerunner of the Battle Creek Sanitarium," pp.137-143; Chapter 22, "The Medical Missionary Work," pp.336-353; Chapter 33, "'I Was Shown': Beautiful Properties!," pp.458-474; Chapter 37, "Loma Linda: More Than a Sanitarium," pp.518-524.
Her. Coll. BX6148.4 .W552 2000 (2nd copy in White Coll.)

White, Ellen G. A Call to Medical Evangelism and Health Education. Nashville: Southern Publishing Association, 1954. 47p.
Her. Coll. BX6146 .C13 1954 (2nd copy in White Collection)

White, Ellen G. Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene. Battle Creek, MI: Good Health Publishing Company, 1890. 268p.
Her. Coll. BX6146 .C43 1890 (2nd copy in White Collection)

White, Ellen G. Counsels on Diet and Foods. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1976. 511p.
Her. Coll. BX6146 .C74 (2nd copy in White Collection)

White, Ellen G. Counsels on Health. Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1957. 687p.
Her. Coll. BX6146 .C77 (2nd copy in White Collection)

White, Ellen G. The Health Food Ministry. Washington, DC: Ellen G. White Publications, 1970. 95p.
Her. Coll. BX6146 .H38 (2nd copy in White Collection)

White, Ellen G. Healthful Living. Battle Creek, MI: Medical Missionary Board, 1898. 336p.
Her. Coll. BX6146 .H41 1898

White, Ellen G. Medical Ministry. Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1963. 355p.
Her. Coll. BX6146 .M41 (2nd copy in White Collection)

White, Ellen G. Mind, Character, and Personality. Two Volumes. Nashville: Southern Publishing Association, 1977. 882p.
Her. Coll. BX6146 .M53 (2nd copy in White Collection)

White, Ellen G. The Ministry of Healing. Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1942. 540p.
Her. Coll. BX6146 .M55 (2nd copy in White Collection)

White, Ellen G. Spiritual Gifts. Volume 4 "Facsimile Reproduction. Washington, DC/Hagerstown, MD: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1945. Original: Battle Creek, MI: Steam Press of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association, 1864. Chapter XXXIX, "Health," pp.120-151.
Her. Coll. BX6146 .S69 1944 (2nd copy in White Collection)

White, Ellen G. Temperance. Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press Publishing Association, 1949. 309p.
Her. Coll. BX6146 .T25 (2nd copy in White Collection)

Wilcox, Francis M. The Gospel of Health. Washington, DC: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1935. 130p. Based on the Bible and the writings of Ellen White.
Her. Coll. BR115 .H4 W59

 

Periodicals

Abbott, G. K. "Accuracy of Testimonies on Diet and Health." RH 124 (July 17,1947): 8-9.

Adams, Elvin F. "The Health Vision: Faded, Fragmented, or Fulfilled?" Adventist Review 165 (June 30,1988): 8-9.

Bacchiocchi, Samuele. "Ellen G. White and Alcoholic Beverages." Adventists Affirm 4 (Spring 1990): 21-32.

Butler, Jonathan. Book review of "Prophetess of Health: A Study of Ellen G. White," by Ron L. Numbers. Church History 47 (June 1978): 243-244.

Clifford, H. E. "The Sydney Adventist Hospital." Ministry 48 (August 1975): 32-33. Ellen White's influence on SDA medical work in Australia. Illus.

Coon, Roger W. "E. G. White, M.D.?: Current Research Evaluates Her Counsels on Health." College and University Dialogue 3 (No.1,1991): 11-13,28,29. Illus.

Coon, Roger W. "Ellen G. White and Vegetarianism." Ministry 59 (April 1986): 4-7,29.

Coon, Roger W. "The Ghost Mrs. White." Adventist Review 175 (January 15,1998): 26-28.

Coon, Roger W. "Reexamining the Adventist Health Message - 1: The Good Old Days." Adventist Review 170 (February 25,1993): 10-12.

Coon, Roger W. "Reexamining the Adventist Health Message - 2: Were Ellen White's Health Writings Unique?" Adventist Review 170 (April 8,1993): 16-17.

Davis, Thomas A. "Footnote on Two Spirit of Prophecy Statements." RH 148 (July 29,1971): 12-13. Cancer and viruses, "dormant...a lifetime."

Delafield, D. A. "Experts Condemn Overuse of Antibiotics." RH 151 (May 30,1974): 6-7.

Delafield, D. A. "Medical Missionary in Australia." Ministry 48 (August 1975): 26-28.

"Ellen G. White and Pork." Ministry 59 (August 1986): 2,24-25. Letters to the editor regarding Roger Coon's article, "Ellen G. White and Vegetarianism," in April issue.

"Ellen G. White on Prohibition." Ministry 6 (February 1933): 10,20-21.

Fiedler, Dave. "Ellen White and the Medical Mission." Our Firm Foundation 1 (May 1986): 14-17.

Foster, Ray. "The Gospel of Health: A Practical Reality." Lest We Forget 5 (No.4,1995): 3-5,9. The health ministry of EGW.

General Conference of SDA's. "The Use of Drugs," Part 2. RH 134 (November 21,1957): 5-7.

Graybill, Ron. "The Making of 'The Ministry of Healing'." Insight 10 (July 10,1979): 5-6.

Guy, Fritz. "What Should We Expect From a Prophet?" Spectrum 8 (January 1977): 20-27. Review of Ron Numbers', "Prophetess of Health: A Study of Ellen G. White."

Hirst, Albert E. "Ellen White and Modern Medicine - 1: Ellen White's Criticism of Nineteenth Century Medicine." Adventist Review 160 (June 30,1983): 9-10. Illus.

Hirst, Albert E. "Ellen White and Modern Medicine - 2: Would Ellen White Favor Medicines Used Today?" Adventist Review 160 (July 7,1983): 8-9.

Hirst, Albert E. "Ellen White and Modern Medicine - 3: Ellen White's Attitude Toward Medical Progress." Adventist Review 160 (July 14,1983): 8-10.

Hirvonen, Leo. "Lay-Medico in Advance of Her Time." RH 151 (October 3,1974): 4-6.

Hirvonen, Leo. "Ellen G. White: Lay-Medico in Advance of Her Time - 2." RH 151 (October 10,1974): 6-7.

Hoehn, John B. "The Adventist Drug Problem: Must All Remedies be 'Natural'? " Adventist Review 179 (April 25,2002): 8-13.

Jennings, Vernon. "E. G. White and Medical Science." Our Firm Foundation 1 (May 1986): 18-19,30.

Kaufman, Martin. Book Review of "Prophetess of Health," by Ron Numbers. Journal of American History 64 (June 1977): 179-180.

McCay, Clive M. "A Nutrition Authority Discusses Mrs. White, Part 1." RH 136 (February 12,1959): 16-17,24.

McCay, Clive M. "A Nutrition Authority Discusses Mrs. White, Part 2: Science Confirms Our Health Teachings." RH 136 (February 19,1959): 6-7.

McCay, Clive M. "A Nutrition Authority Discusses Mrs. White, Part 3: Our Health Teachings Further Confirmed." RH 136 (February 26,1959): 9-10.

Nash, E. W. "Ellen G. White and Health." RH 153 (February 19,1976): 1,10-11.

Nichol, Francis D. "Mrs. White and the SDA Church - 6: Mrs. White Writes on Health." RH 140 (April 18,1963): 14-15.

Nichol, Francis D. "Mrs. White and the SDA Church - 7: Eminent Testimony on Mrs. White's Health Teachings." RH 140 (April 25,1963): 12-13.

Nichol, Francis D. "The Two Visions That Launched Our Health Message." RH 129 (December 11,1952): 13-14.

Nix, James R. "The Ministry of Healing: The History Behiind Ellen White's Classic Work on Health." Adventist Review 182 (March 31,2005): 14-16. Illus.

Reid, George. "Birth of a Giant: Adventist Health Ministry,1866-1900." Adventist Review 163 (February 13,1986): 18-20. Illus.

Schwarz, Richard W. "The Healthy Church: Adventist Promotion of Wholesome Living Began Formally 125 Years Ago." Adventist Review 163 (September 12,1991): 16-17.

"Spirit of Prophecy Health Teaching Years Ahead." Ministry 44 (September 1971): 35-37.

Stecker, Donald C. "Use of Physical Measures in Medicine: A Review From the Writings of Ellen G. White." Ministry 28 (October 1955): 37-41.

Steinweg, Philip. "Modern Science Agrees With the Messenger." Lest We Forget 5 (No.4,1995): 8-9.

Totenhofer, Mrs. J. "'His Hand in Our History'." Australasian Record 82 (March 14,1977): 8-9. Photos. EGW and the founding of the Sydney Sanitarium and Hospital.

Waddell, Ralph F. "None of These Diseases." RH 145 (June 20,1968): 1,10-11. Third in a series of four articles commemorating the 105th anniversary of the first health vision of EGW. First two articles are by Arthur L. White.

Waddell, Ralph F. "'None of These Diseases' - 2." RH 145 (June 27,1968): 4-6.

West, Raymond O. "Is It Wrong to Use Drugs?" Adventist Review 157 (December 4,1980): 8-10. A consideration of EGW drug-related messages.

White, Arthur L. "105th Anniversary of the First Health Vision." RH 145 (June 6,1968): 2-4. Illus.

White, Arthur L. "105th Anniversary of the First Health Vision - 2: The Far-Reaching Vision of June 6,1863." RH 145 (June 13,1968): 6-9.

White, William C. "Sketches and Memories of James and Ellen G. White, XXXVII: Light on Healthful Living." RH 113 (November 12,1936): 3-4.

White, William C. "Sketches and Memories of James and Ellen White: Promoting the Cause of Health Reform." RH 114 (September 23,1937): 4-5.

Whiting, Albert S. "Natural Remedies and Health-care Assistance." Ministry 62 (April 1989): 24-25.

Wilcox, Francis M. "Science Confirms Revelation." RH 110 (October 12,1933): 9-10. Scientific confirmation of EGW's health principles.

 

Websites.

Coon, Roger W. Ellen White and Vegetarianism: Did She Practice What She Preached? 30p.
http://www.andrews.edu/~fortind/EGWVegetarianism.htm

Coon, Roger W. Ellen White and Vegetarianism: Did She Practice What She Preached? 31p. Booklet published in 1986 by Pacific Press.
http://www.whiteestate.org/issues/Vegetarian.html

Coon, Roger W., Ellen G. White and the SDA Health Message. 22p.
http://www.andrews.edu/~fortind/EGWHealthMessage.htm