On Ellen White’s Desire of Ages (2023)

Trenchard, Warren C. The Desire of Ages and Its Sources: Condensed Edition of “Life of Christ Research Project Report” by Fred Veltman. Oak and Acorn, 2023. 270 pp.

“In 1988 after almost 8 years of study, Fred Veltman issued his commissioned “Report of the Life of Christ Research Project” on 15 of the 87 chapters of The Desire of Ages to determine the amount and degree of literary dependence by Ellen White on 19th century sources. Consisting of almost 2,600 pages, with hundreds of pages of databases, tables, and appendices, it was overwhelming for all but serious scholars and dedicated non-specialist readers. No wonder it was buried in library special collections and a few archives. This book endeavors to make Veltman’s significant work available in an accessible, condensed, and focused form for all readers and to stimulate both a reexamination of his work and engagement in new lines of related research.”

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