Conflict of the Ages
Encyclopedia
The Conflict of the Ages book series was written by American
religious author Ellen G. White
(1827-1915). The series is an inspirational and historical five volume set that has attracted many to the Seventh-day Adventist Church
The books follow the Biblical
history of the world, with special focus on the conflict between God and Satan. The series starts with the pre-creation rebellion of Satan
in Heaven, then moves on to the creation of the earth, the fall of Adam and Eve into sin, the Old Testament, the birth and ministry of Jesus until His ascension, then the early Christian church, the Dark Ages, the Protestant reformation, the last days of earth's history, the second coming of Christ, the millennium
, and the destruction of sin
and finally the recreation of earth and God's kingdom with man for eternity. This progression explains in detail the SDA understanding of the conflict between God and Satan and their understanding of the Bible and much of world history. She wrote the books based on her research of other authors and special information which she claimed to receive through visions from God. The books thus include unique insights and concepts not found in other works of the time.
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to John the Revelator
on Patmos
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A complete series aimed at younger readers has been commissioned by the General Conference to complement the Cornerstone Sabbath School
lessons in 2007–2011:
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
religious author Ellen G. White
Ellen G. White
Ellen Gould White was a prolific author and an American Christian pioneer. She, along with other Sabbatarian Adventist leaders, such as Joseph Bates and her husband James White, would form what is now known as the Seventh-day Adventist Church.Ellen White reported to her fellow believers her...
(1827-1915). The series is an inspirational and historical five volume set that has attracted many to the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ...
The books follow the Biblical
Bible
The Bible refers to any one of the collections of the primary religious texts of Judaism and Christianity. There is no common version of the Bible, as the individual books , their contents and their order vary among denominations...
history of the world, with special focus on the conflict between God and Satan. The series starts with the pre-creation rebellion of Satan
Satan
Satan , "the opposer", is the title of various entities, both human and divine, who challenge the faith of humans in the Hebrew Bible...
in Heaven, then moves on to the creation of the earth, the fall of Adam and Eve into sin, the Old Testament, the birth and ministry of Jesus until His ascension, then the early Christian church, the Dark Ages, the Protestant reformation, the last days of earth's history, the second coming of Christ, the millennium
Millennium
A millennium is a period of time equal to one thousand years —from the Latin phrase , thousand, and , year—often but not necessarily related numerically to a particular dating system....
, and the destruction of sin
Sin
In religion, sin is the violation or deviation of an eternal divine law or standard. The term sin may also refer to the state of having committed such a violation. Christians believe the moral code of conduct is decreed by God In religion, sin (also called peccancy) is the violation or deviation...
and finally the recreation of earth and God's kingdom with man for eternity. This progression explains in detail the SDA understanding of the conflict between God and Satan and their understanding of the Bible and much of world history. She wrote the books based on her research of other authors and special information which she claimed to receive through visions from God. The books thus include unique insights and concepts not found in other works of the time.
Patriarchs and Prophets
Volume 1 covers from the rebellion of Satan in heaven to King DavidDavid
David was the second king of the united Kingdom of Israel according to the Hebrew Bible and, according to the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, an ancestor of Jesus Christ through both Saint Joseph and Mary...
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The Desire of Ages
Volume 3 covers the life and ministry of JesusJesus
Jesus of Nazareth , commonly referred to as Jesus Christ or simply as Jesus or Christ, is the central figure of Christianity...
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Acts of the Apostles
Volume 4 covers from the Great CommissionGreat Commission
The Great Commission, in Christian tradition, is the instruction of the resurrected Jesus Christ to his disciples, that they spread his teachings to all the nations of the world. It has become a tenet in Christian theology emphasizing missionary work, evangelism, and baptism...
to John the Revelator
John the Apostle
John the Apostle, John the Apostle, John the Apostle, (Aramaic Yoħanna, (c. 6 - c. 100) was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus. He was the son of Zebedee and Salome, and brother of James, another of the Twelve Apostles...
on Patmos
Patmos
Patmos is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea. One of the northernmost islands of the Dodecanese complex, it has a population of 2,984 and an area of . The highest point is Profitis Ilias, 269 meters above sea level. The Municipality of Patmos, which includes the offshore islands of Arkoi ,...
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The Great Controversy
Volume 5 covers the fall of Jerusalem to the end of sin and the recreation of the earth.Contemporary adaptations
Adaptations of the 5-volume Conflict of the Ages series have been produced, aimed towards updating the language yet keeping the meaning intact.- Messiah is an adaptation of The Desire of Ages, by Jerry D. Thomas. Pacific Press; publisher's page
A complete series aimed at younger readers has been commissioned by the General Conference to complement the Cornerstone Sabbath School
Sabbath School
Sabbath School is a function of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Seventh Day Baptist and some other sabbatarian denominations.-Program Context:...
lessons in 2007–2011:
- The Beginning of the End, an adaptation of Patriarchs and Prophets. Pacific Press; publisher's page
- Royalty and Ruin, an adaptation of Prophets and Kings. Pacific Press; publisher's page
- Humble Hero, an adaptation of The Desire of Ages. Pacific Press; publisher's page
- Unlikely Leaders, from The Acts of the Apostles. Pacific Press; publisher's page
See also
- Ellen G. White bibliography
- Inspiration of Ellen WhiteInspiration of Ellen WhiteSeventh-day Adventists believe church co-founder Ellen G. White was inspired by God as a prophet, today understood as a manifestation of the New Testament "gift of prophecy", as described in the official beliefs of the church...
- List of Ellen White writings
- Teachings of Ellen WhiteTeachings of Ellen WhiteEllen G. White, one of the co-founders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, has been extremely influential on the church, which considers her a prophet, understood today as an expression of the New Testament spiritual gift of prophecy. She was a voluminous writer and popular speaker on health and...
External links
- Online versions from the Ellen G. White EstateEllen G. White EstateThe Ellen G. White Estate, Incorporated, or simply the White Estate, is the official organization created by Ellen G. White to act as the custodian of her writings, which are of importance to the Seventh-day Adventist Church...
website - Connecting with Jesus resources from the church in North AmericaNorth American Division of Seventh-day AdventistsThe Seventh-day Adventist Church in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda is officially organized as the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists...
. These include free audio downloads of contemporary adaptations of the Conflict series