Ellen G. White (November 26, 1827 – July 16, 1915), one of the founders of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, is identified as author of about 155 books, about 5,000 periodical articles, and 200 pamphlets.
Books
The books that identify White as author fall into two categories: (1) those published during her lifetime, i.e., until her death in 1915 and (2) those published after her death. The following information, listed by date of first publication, includes the title, the publication date, and the number of pages for each book (except for multi-volume works).
Books published 1847 – 1915
White published the following books during her lifetime, including, in some cases, various editions of the same title. These approximately 50 volumes constitute about 32% of all the books that identify her as author.
A Word to the “Little Flock” (1847). 30 pp. A Sketch of the Christian Experience and Views of Ellen G. White (1851). 64 pp. Supplement to the Christian Experience and Views of Ellen G. White (1854). 48 pp. Testimonies for the Church, 9 vols. (1855-1909) Spiritual Gifts, 4 vols. (1858, 1860, 1864). An Appeal to Mothers (1864). 63 pp. An Appeal to the Youth (1864. 95 pp. A Solemn Appeal (1870). 272 pp. The Spirit of Prophecy, 4 vols. (1870, 1877, 1878, 1884) Life Sketches of James and Ellen White (1880). 416 pp. Early Writings of Ellen G. White (1882). 324 pp. Sketches From the Life of Paul (1883). 334 pp. Historical Sketches of the Foreign Missions of the Seventh-day Adventists (1886). 294 pp. The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan (1888). 722 pp. Life Sketches of James and Ellen White (1888). 453 pp. The Sanctified Life (1889). 110 pp. Christian Temperance and Bible Hygiene (1890). 268 pp. Patriarchs and Prophets (1890). 805 pp. Gospel Workers (1892). 480 pp. Steps to Christ (1892). 134 pp. Christian Education (1893). 255 pp. Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing (1896). 172 pp. Story of Jesus (1896). 190 pp. Healthful Living (1897). 336 pp. Special Testimonies on Education (c. 1897). 240 pp. The Desire of Ages (1898). 863 pp. The Southern Work (1898, 1901). 96 pp. Christ's Object Lessons (1900). 436 pp. Testimonies on Sabbath-School Work (1900). 128 pp. Manual for Canvassers (1902). 78 pp. Education (1903). 324 pp. The Ministry of Healing (1905). 540 pp. The Acts of the Apostles (1911). 633 pp. The Great Controversy Between Christ and Satan (1911). 719 pp. Counsels to Parents, Teachers, and Students (1913). 575 pp. Gospel Workers (1915). 534 pp. Life Sketches of Ellen G. White (1915). 480 pp.
Books Published Posthumously after 1915
The Ellen G. White Estate published or authorized the publication of the following books after White's death. These approximately 105 volumes constitute about 68% of all the books that identify her as author. They include compilations of White's writings on various topics and selections for use as daily devotionals, as well as retitled volumes and those that abbreviate or modernize her original publications. Other than the first item below, White was not involved in the preparation or publication of any of these books.
