Part I: The Relation of Biblical Authority to the Authority of Modern Prophets

• Prophets in Conflict: Joseph Smith Versus Ellen White
• Adventists in Conflict: The Mormon Temptation

Part II: Frameworks for Understanding Ellen White’s Prophetic Authority

• 1: The Purpose of Ellen White’s Writings
• 2: Ellen White’s Major Themes
• 3: The Myth of the Inflexible Prophet
• 4: Principles for Understanding Ellen White’s Writings
• 5: Ellen White and Change
• 6: The Case of the Overlooked Postscript

Part III: The Authority of Compilations

• Constructive: Official and Unofficial Compilations
• Problematic: Making Ellen White Say What She Never Said

Part IV: Proper and Improper Uses of Ellen White’s Authority

• A Wrongheaded Journey: The Search for the Human Nature of Christ
• A Fruitful Journey: The Search for Proper Education

Part V: Prophetic Authority Applied and Closing Thoughts

• Applying Ellen White’s Counsel
• Some Final Thoughts