1. A knowledge of the background of the writing of the Ellen White books will form the basis for a better understanding of the books themselves. APAY 327.1
2. The first small Ellen White book was A Sketch of the Christian Experience and Views of Ellen G. White. APAY 327.2
3. Two major sets of books form the center of the Ellen White writings—the Conflict of the Ages Series, and the Testimonies for the Church. APAY 327.3
4. The Conflict Series developed through these steps: APAY 327.4
Spiritual Gifts, vol. 1. APAY 327.5
Spiritual Gifts, vols. 3, 4. APAY 327.6
The Spirit of Prophecy, vols. 1-4. APAY 327.7
The Conflict of the Ages Series. APAY 327.8
5. The Testimonies for the Church were written in the form in which we have them now. Many were first published separately in pamphlet form, then bound in books. APAY 327.9