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Preface to the Second Edition
Historical Background of the Ellen G. White Writings on
Health
The continuing demand for the Ellen G. White books calls for
frequent reprinting, and occasionally for new editions also. This
volume, issued initially in 1932, is now making its appearance in a
second edition. Although the type face and size of page have been
altered to bring it into conformity with the popular Christian Home
Library size, the text is unchanged and the paging is in keeping with
the former printing. Thus the new edition remains consistent with
references in the
Comprehensive Index to the Writings of Ellen G.
White
.
Medical Ministry
was the first Ellen G. White book, compiled
largely from unpublished sources, to be issued posthumously. Mrs.
White’s instructions to her appointed Board of Trustees served as a
guide in this work. In her authorization to the board, she provided
“fFor the printing of compilations from my manuscripts.” She rec-
ognized that in the communications addressed to individuals and to
institutions through the years, there were counsels which would be
of service to the cause generally.
Medical Ministry
Has taken its place with other books by the
same author, and additional works on the subject of health have
followed. Since this is but one link in a chain of books devoted to
this important subject, it seems appropriate to review the history
of the several Ellen G. White productions, both past and current,
which deal with health principles and medical work. This will aid
the reader in identifying various publications in print and out of print
in this vital field.
Cautions were given to Ellen White in 1848 concerning the
use of tobacco, tea, and coffee, and in 1854 light was imparted
on the importance of cleanliness and the use of foods not highly
refined or too rich. However, not until 1863 did she receive the first
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