Seventh-Day Adventists Book Reviews

Are Seventh-Day Adventists False Prophets? : A Former Insider Speaks Out by Wallace D., Slattery Paperback - 60 pages (September 1990) Presbyterian & Reformed Publishing Company; ISBN: 0875524451 List: $4.99 Amazon: $4.49 An excellent revelation of a false prophet and religion, January 18, 2000 Reviewer: nawwalbutiam (see more about me) from yakima wa An excellent insight to this cult-like sect of Christianity. Written by a former, but deeply involved adventist, I found the book well written, and backed up with a plethora of references. I knew from other studies that seventh day adventist doctrine was incorrect in many areas, but I had no idea the extent of that truth! It goes way beyond the fact they hang on to Sabath worship. A great read for any Christian who wants to understand this strange cult started by the "false prophet" and plagiarist, Ellen White. Too much misquotation and exclamation, December 29, 2000 Reviewer: Ethan Pooley (see more about me) from College Place, WA USA I read this book during a period when I was seriously questioning Seventh-Day Adventism. I was very open to the author's claims against the church, and against Ellen White. Had I been only a bit less aware of my church's doctrines, or of Ellen White's writings, I might have been favorably impressed. However, some passages just didn't ring true. Slattery's apparently assumes, for example, that every word penned by Ellen White was the inspired word of God. How else could he use extracts from her personal letters to "disprove" her divine inspiration? Additionally, many of his arguments against SDA doctrine are actually arguments against misunderstood SDA doctrine. That these misunderstandings were held by Slattery or his SDA associates is not evidence that the actual doctrines are false. Finally, Slattery employs a tone of condescencion throughout that is annoying and quite misplaced. If Slattery had thought through SDA doctrine (or through whatever doctrine he now ascribes to) as thoroughly as the SDA founders did, I doubt he would have written in such a voice. I doubt he would have written at all. SDAs - The Next Waco?, June 20, 2000 Reviewer: William M. Griffin from USA After reading this book I'm truly scared. One of my neighbors is a SDA and I'll never trust them again. Also, the review by Steve Freeman rules! Beware of this church!, February 7, 2000 Reviewer: A reader from USA - Midwest An insider gives his experiences in discovering the truth about the SDA church. This is an excellent read for any current members with serious questions about the honesty of their church. Being a former Seventh-day Adventist, I can testify to the accuracy of his claims. This book tells it like it really is - for those with an open mind. An excellent revelation of a false prophet and religion, January 18, 2000 Reviewer: nawwalbutiam (see more about me) from yakima wa An excellent insight to this cult-like sect of Christianity. Written by a former, but deeply involved adventist, I found the book well written, and backed up with a plethora of references. I knew from other studies that seventh day adventist doctrine was incorrect in many areas, but I had no idea the extent of that truth! It goes way beyond the fact they hang on to Sabath worship. A great read for any Christian who wants to understand this strange cult started by the "false prophet" and plagiarist, Ellen White. Looking to join? or wandering why you still go!, January 7, 2000 Reviewer: Bernard L. Mills (see more about me) from USA I was a 2nd Generation SDA, and know first hand the false teachings of this cult. A must read for anyone who is planning to join. __________________________________ Prophetess of Health : Ellen G. White and the Origins of Seventh-Day Adventist Health Reform by Ronald L. Numbers Paperback - 408 pages Rev edition (December 1992) (hardcover also available) Univ of Tennessee Pr; ISBN: 0870497138 Amazon: $19.95 Book Review: Dr. Numbers Demolishes the Myths about Ellen White, February 16, 1999 Reviewer: Dirk Anderson (servant@ellenwhite.org) from Texas, USA This book explodes the myths surrounding Seventh-day Adventist prophetess Ellen White and her health reform visions. Dr. Numbers pulls back the mysterious curtain surrounding this woman's life and reveals the true sources for her health messages. This book is all the more credible because it was written by a former Seventh-day Adventist professor of Medical History at Loma Linda University. A must-read for any Seventh-day Adventist serious about learning the truth about Mrs. White and the sources she used for her health reform teachings. The White Lie by Walter T. Rea Paperback (April 1982) hardcover also available M & R Pubns; ISBN: 0960742417 Amazon: $15.00 Book Review: It isn't that she copied, but that she copied so much!, August 14, 1999 Reviewer: KSWagner2@aol.com (Karl S Wagner) from Phoenix, Arizona It's not the fact that she copied material from other people that is getting her into trouble,rather that she copied so much. Walter Rae fails to tell us how much is allowed before we must reject the material. If even the smallest amount is not permissiable, then we would have to be rid of the Gospel of Luke, along with Matthew and Mark. How much is too much brother Walter? Reveals that Angels were not Mrs. White's true source, July 17, 1999 Reviewer: Frank_the_Baptist@praisemail.com from Bellingham, Washington Mr. Rea was a Seventh-day Adventist pastor who was totally devoted to the writings of Ellen G. White. In his devotion he decided to read books that Mrs. White was known to own and read. What he found in these other books was the same sequence of thought, wording, and word for word quotes that Mrs. White claimed as her own. After further investigation, Mr Rea found incontrivertable proof of extensive plagerism by Mrs. White. Through numerous side by side comparisons, Mr. Rea shows proof positive that instead of being a phophet, Mrs. Whate was a plagerist. This book is a must read for any one considering joining the Seventh-day Adventist church or for any SDA who s open-minded enough to accept the truth about their church and its founder. Shocking Expose of Seventh-day Adventist Prophetess, February 16, 1999 Reviewer: Dirk Anderson (servant@ellenwhite.org) from Texas, USA This book is a shocking expose of Seventh-day Adventism's prophetess Ellen White. Walter Rea provides significant documentation revealing Ellen White's plagiaristic activities. This impressive book leaves no doubt as to the massive extent that Mrs. White relied on the writings of other authors for her inspirational books. There is no better documented book dealing with this subject on the market today. A must-read for Seventh-day Adventists and others serious about learning the truth about Ellen White. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.