Ellen White plagiarized from the Apocrypha and other fictional sources and pawned it off as inspired truth.
pla·gia·rize
To steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own; use (a created production) without crediting the source; to commit literary theft: present as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source. — Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary
Bible Test #3 - Cannot Steal Their Writings From Others
"Therefore, behold, I am against the prophets, saith the LORD, that steal my words every one from his neighbour."
— Jeremiah 23:30
The articles below present evidence that:
- Mrs. White copied extensively from others in her books, articles, and testimonies
- All the major thoughts and ideas in her writings were derived from others
- She copied both truths and falsehoods into her writings
- She denied copying from others
"Although I am dependent upon the Spirit of the Lord in writing my views as I am in receiving them, yet the words I employ in describing what I have seen are my own." — Ellen G. White, Review and Herald, Oct. 8, 1867
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The Echoing Prophet
Index of Articles
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Copied from Questionable Sources
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How the SDA 'Spirit of Prophecy' was Born (Visions copied from others)
Walter Rea explains how even Ellen White's "I was shown..." visions were actually borrowed descriptions from other authors' published works.
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The Making of a Prophet
Walter Rea documents how Ellen White took the fictional conjectures of other authors and turned them into divine truth.
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Is Mrs. E.G. White a Plagiarist?
Early newspaper exposé presenting irrefutable evidence that Ellen White systematically copied from other authors without attribution.
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Ellen White's Habit
Analysis revealing Ellen White's consistent pattern of borrowing was not occasional "inspiration" but a deliberate, lifelong habit of literary theft.
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White Estate Admits Ellen White's "Borrowing"
Official Ellen White Estate admission that she copied extensively from other authors—a confession forced by overwhelming evidence they could no longer deny.
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The Paraphrasing Prophet
Walter Rea demonstrates that Mrs. White plagiarized from others while claiming her writings were "not of human production."
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Plagiarism Denounced in the Dec. 25, 1917, Youth Instructor
SDA publication condemned plagiarism as dishonest and sinful—creating irony as Ellen White was guilty of the very practice they denounced.
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Joseph Smith and Ellen White: Kindred Prophets
Comparison showing Ellen White mimicked Mormon founder Joseph Smith in message and experience.
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The Mystery of Enoch
Ellen White's detailed writings and theology of Enoch often mimic those of Mormon Joseph Smith.
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Steps to Christ copied from others
Even Steps to Christ, considered her most spiritual work, contains extensive plagiarism from devotional writers of her era.
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Patriarchs and Prophets copied from Edersheim
Detailed comparison showing Ellen White lifted entire concepts, arguments, and descriptions from Alfred Edersheim's scholarly works.
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Prophets and Kings copied from March and others
Side-by-side evidence of extensive plagiarism from Daniel March and other historians in what was claimed to be inspired history.
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Desire of Ages copied from William Hanna's Life of Christ
Ellen White's most beloved book contains massive plagiarism from William Hanna and other authors.
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Desire of Ages Research Project
SDA Professor Fred Veltman's disturbing conclusions documenting the extent of plagiarism in the Desire of Ages from multiple sources, including fictional accounts.
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The Great Controversy copied from Life Incidents and Other Sources
The Great Controversy's historical sections were largely copied from James White's Life Incidents and other Protestant historians.
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Plagiarized from Henry Melville
Evidence Ellen White copied extensively from 19th-century Anglican preacher Henry Melville in her articles, testimonies, and books.
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Plagiarized from Prophet William Foy
Ellen White's early visions closely parallel those of African American visionary William Foy, suggesting she copied from him.
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Life of Paul Plagiarized
Sketches from the Life of Paul contains extensive plagiarism from Conybeare and Howson's Life and Epistles of St. Paul that SDA corporate leaders attempted to cover up.
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Plagiarism of the Millerites
Examples where Ellen White borrowed from Millerite publications and preachers, recycling their failed theology as her own inspired writings.
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A Great Plagiarist by D.M. Canright
Former SDA minister D.M. Canright's detailed exposé of Ellen White's plagiarism, written by someone who worked closely with her.
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Mrs. White's Health Visions: Was it God? Or Dr. Jackson?
Ellen White's health reform "visions" closely match Dr. Jackson's published writings, proving she copied from him rather than receiving divine health instruction.
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Pre-Ellen White Health Reformers: Amazing Similarities
Comparison of Ellen White's health writings with earlier health reformers reveals she simply recycled existing popular health reformers' teachings.
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Plagiarism of Health Writings
Extensive documentation of Ellen White copying health advice from contemporary Adventist physician L.B. Coles.
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Fannie Bolton: Ellen White's Secretary
Fannie Bolton's testimony reveals she ghostwrote much of Ellen White's later works, contradicting claims of divine inspiration.
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Marian Davis: Ellen White's Book-Maker
Marian Davis compiled Ellen White's books from various sources, serving as literary editor who rewrote the "inspired" writings and assisted in obfuscating Ellen's plagiarism.
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The Great Theft: Ellen White's Plagiarism of John Harris
Detailed comparison showing Ellen White copied extensively from John Harris's The Great Teacher, another example of stolen inspiration.
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Paradise Lost's Themes Found in Ellen White's Books
Ellen White lifted theological concepts and imagery from Milton's Paradise Lost, passing off literary fiction as inspired truth.
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Revisions, Changes, Abridgements
Documentation of how Ellen White's writings were repeatedly edited and revised, contradicting claims they were unchanging divine revelation.
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Under the Influence - Who Manipulated Ellen White?
Analysis showing Ellen White was heavily influenced and manipulated by associates who shaped her "visions" to serve their agendas.
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Ellen White's Plagiarism of C.E. Stowe
Evidence Ellen White copied from Calvin Stowe's work, adding yet another source to her long list of plagiarized authors.
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Ellen White's Plagiarism of Daniel March
Comparison revealing Ellen White copied extensively from Daniel March's Night Scenes in the Bible and other works.
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The Truth about The White Lie REFUTED
Powerful response to inept SDA attempts to discredit Walter Rea's exposé, defending the documented evidence of Ellen White's plagiarism.
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Ellen White's Alchemy
How Ellen White transformed borrowed material from the authors of "Apostate Protestantism" into what appeared to be inspired, original revelation.
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Comparison of Early Writings with Later Publications
A.C. Long's comparison showing how Early Writings was not the earliest writings of Ellen White.
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Miscellaneous Examples of Ellen White's Plagiarism
Additional examples of Ellen White's plagiarism from various sources, demonstrating the pervasive nature of her literary theft.