Regular books

Most of Ellen White’s regular books produced during her lifetime involved a compilation process, drawing from previously written material. These books had the advantage of her personal involvement in the production. She was able to provide context to the statements, add new material, and create a smooth- flowing text. ^{23Knight, Reading Ellen White, 31, 32; Collins, “Compilations,” 6.} Her narrative like books, such as the Conflict of the Ages Series, fall into this category. ^{24EGW, Spiritual Gifts, vols. 1 and 3 (1858, 1864); EGW, Spirit of Prophecy, 4 vols. (1870, 1877, 1878, 1884); EGW, Sketches From the Life of Paul (1883); EGW, Patriarchs and Prophets (1890); EGW, Prophets and Kings (1917); EGW, The Desire of Ages (1898); EGW, The Acts of the Apostles (1911); EGW, The Great Controversy (1888); see also The Great Controversy, 1911 edition.} She authored other books on numerous topics by drawing from materials that she had written previously and then rewriting, rearranging, and expanding them. ^{25EGW, Steps to Christ (1892); EGW, Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing (1896); EGW, Christ’s Object Lessons (1900); EGW, Education (1903); EGW, The Ministry of Healing (1905).}UEGW 122.2