James Springer White (August 4, 1821 – August 6, 1881), also known as Elder White, was a co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and husband of Ellen G. White. In 1849 he started the first Sabbatarian Adventist periodical entitled The Present Truth, in 1855 he relocated the fledgling center of the movement to Battle Creek, Michigan, and in 1863 played a pivotal role in the formal organization of the denomination. He later played a major role in the development of the Adventist educational structure beginning in 1874 with the formation of Battle Creek College.
James White was born on August 4, 1821, in the town of Palmyra, Maine. The fifth of nine children, James was a sickly child who suffered fits and seizures. Poor eyesight prevented him from obtaining much education and he was required to work on the family farm. At age 19 his eyesight improved and he enrolled at a local academy. He earned a teaching certificate in the common branches and briefly taught at an elementary school. He was baptized into the Christian Connexion at age 15. He learned of the Millerite message from his parents and after hearing powerful preaching at an advent camp meeting in Exeter, Maine, White decided to leave teaching and become a preacher. Consequently, he has ordained a minister of the Christian Connexion in 1843. White was a powerful preacher, and it is recorded that during the winter of 1843, 1,000 people accepted the Millerite message owing to his preaching. At times, however, White was met with angry mobs who hurled snowballs at him.[1] During these early travels he met Ellen G. Harmon whom he married on August 30, 1846. James White and Ellen G. White had four boys, Henry Nichols (1847–1863), James Edson (1849–1928), William Clarence (1854–1937) and John Herbert (1860–1860).[2]
Adventist serviceedit
Historic Adventist Village-Home of James and Ellen White (lateral)Oak Hill Cemetery-James and Ellen White
The paper which James White initially started, "The Present Truth", was combined with another periodical called the "Advent Review" in 1850 to become the "Second Advent Review and Sabbath Herald", still published as the "Adventist Review" today.[3] This periodical became the main source of communication for the Sabbatarian Adventist movement regarding points of doctrine and organization. It also became a venue for James and Ellen White to quickly and efficiently share their views to like-minded believers. James White served as editor of the periodical until 1851 when he invited Uriah Smith to become editor. He played a senior role in the management of church publications as president of the Review and Herald Publishing Association. He also served on several occasions as president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.(1865–1867; 1869–1871; 1874–1880).
In 1865 White suffered from a paralytic stroke. White eventually determined that he should retire from the ministry and live out his days gracefully. In 1880, G. I. Butler replaced him as General Conference president. During the summer of 1881, White came down with a fever and was taken to the Battle Creek Sanitarium. Despite the efforts of Dr. Kellogg, White died on August 6, 1881.[4]
Publicationsedit
White was a prolific writer and publisher for the Adventists. Some of his most popular publications include:
Life Incidents (1868). Republished by Andrews University Press with an introduction by Jerry Moon ()
Word to the Little Flock, 1847 Pamphlet
Signs of the Times, 1853
Life Incidents, 1868 Steam Press
Selections from Life Incidents, 1868 Steam Press
A Solemn Appeal Relative to Solitary Vice, and the Abuses and Excesses in Marriage Relation, 1870 Steam Press
Sermons on The Coming and Kingdom of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 1870 Steam Press
Sketches of the Christian Life and Public Labors of William Miller, 1875 Steam Press
The Sounding of the Seven Trumpets of Revelation 8 & 9, 1875 Steam Press
The Second Coming of Christ, Matthew 24, 1876
Early Life & Experiences of Joseph Bates, 1877 Steam Press
^Schwarz, Richard W.; Greenleaf, Floyd (2000) [1979]. "The Millerite Movement – 1839–1844". Light Bearers (Revised ed.). Silver Spring, Maryland: General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Department of Education. p. 43. ISBN0-8163-1795-X.
^. Archived from the original on 2005-11-03. Retrieved 2006-04-28.
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For other people named James White see James White disambiguation James Springer White August 4 1821 August 6 1881 also known as Elder White was a co founder of the Seventh day Adventist Church and husband of Ellen G White In 1849 he started the first Sabbatarian Adventist periodical entitled The Present Truth in 1855 he relocated the fledgling center of the movement to Battle Creek Michigan and in 1863 played a pivotal role in the formal organization of the denomination He later played a major role in the development of the Adventist educational structure beginning in 1874 with the formation of Battle Creek College James S WhiteJames WhitePersonal detailsBorn 1821 08 04 August 4 1821Palmyra MaineDiedAugust 6 1881 1881 08 06 aged 60 Battle Creek Sanitarium Battle Creek MISpouseEllen G WhiteChildrenHenry Nichols James Edson White William C White John HerbertOccupationPresident of the General Conference of Seventh day AdventistsAuthorTeacherPreacherCo founder adventist movementSignature Contents 1 Early life 2 Adventist service 3 Publications 4 See also 5 References 5 1 Resources 6 External linksEarly life edit nbsp James and Ellen White family in 1865 James White was born on August 4 1821 in the town of Palmyra Maine The fifth of nine children James was a sickly child who suffered fits and seizures Poor eyesight prevented him from obtaining much education and he was required to work on the family farm At age 19 his eyesight improved and he enrolled at a local academy He earned a teaching certificate in the common branches and briefly taught at an elementary school He was baptized into the Christian Connexion at age 15 He learned of the Millerite message from his parents and after hearing powerful preaching at an advent camp meeting in Exeter Maine White decided to leave teaching and become a preacher Consequently he has ordained a minister of the Christian Connexion in 1843 White was a powerful preacher and it is recorded that during the winter of 1843 1 000 people accepted the Millerite message owing to his preaching At times however White was met with angry mobs who hurled snowballs at him 1 During these early travels he met Ellen G Harmon whom he married on August 30 1846 James White and Ellen G White had four boys Henry Nichols 1847 1863 James Edson 1849 1928 William Clarence 1854 1937 and John Herbert 1860 1860 2 Adventist service edit nbsp Historic Adventist Village Home of James and Ellen White lateral nbsp Oak Hill Cemetery James and Ellen White The paper which James White initially started The Present Truth was combined with another periodical called the Advent Review in 1850 to become the Second Advent Review and Sabbath Herald still published as the Adventist Review today 3 This periodical became the main source of communication for the Sabbatarian Adventist movement regarding points of doctrine and organization It also became a venue for James and Ellen White to quickly and efficiently share their views to like minded believers James White served as editor of the periodical until 1851 when he invited Uriah Smith to become editor He played a senior role in the management of church publications as president of the Review and Herald Publishing Association He also served on several occasions as president of the General Conference of Seventh day Adventists 1865 1867 1869 1871 1874 1880 In 1865 White suffered from a paralytic stroke White eventually determined that he should retire from the ministry and live out his days gracefully In 1880 G I Butler replaced him as General Conference president During the summer of 1881 White came down with a fever and was taken to the Battle Creek Sanitarium Despite the efforts of Dr Kellogg White died on August 6 1881 4 Publications editWhite was a prolific writer and publisher for the Adventists Some of his most popular publications include Life Incidents 1868 Republished by Andrews University Press with an introduction by Jerry Moon publisher s page Word to the Little Flock 1847 Pamphlet Signs of the Times 1853 Life Incidents 1868 Steam Press Selections from Life Incidents 1868 Steam Press A Solemn Appeal Relative to Solitary Vice and the Abuses and Excesses in Marriage Relation 1870 Steam Press Sermons on The Coming and Kingdom of Our Lord Jesus Christ 1870 Steam Press Sketches of the Christian Life and Public Labors of William Miller 1875 Steam Press The Sounding of the Seven Trumpets of Revelation 8 amp 9 1875 Steam Press The Second Coming of Christ Matthew 24 1876 Early Life amp Experiences of Joseph Bates 1877 Steam Press Biblical Institute 1878 Steam Press Life Sketches 1880 Steam PressSee also edit nbsp Christianity portal nbsp Biography portal General Conference of Seventh day Adventists Seventh day Adventist Church Ellen G White Adventist Review Adventist Adventist Health Studies Seventh day Adventist Church Pioneers Seventh day Adventist eschatology Seventh day Adventist theology Seventh day Adventist worship Millerites History of the Seventh day Adventist Church Teachings of Ellen White Inspiration of Ellen White Prophecy in the Seventh day Adventist Church The Pillars of Adventism Second Advent Historicism Sabbath in Seventh day AdventismReferences edit Schwarz Richard W Greenleaf Floyd 2000 1979 The Millerite Movement 1839 1844 Light Bearers Revised ed Silver Spring Maryland General Conference of Seventh day Adventists Department of Education p 43 ISBN 0 8163 1795 X Person Page 1570 Archived from the original on 2005 11 03 Retrieved 2006 04 28 Adventist Review Seventh Day Adventist Encyclopedia Review amp Herald Pub Assn pp 25 29 Death of Elder James White Detroit Free Press 4 7 August 1881 Retrieved 12 September 2023 Resources edit Gerald Wheeler James White Innovator and Overcomer Review and Herald 2003External links editBiography on www whiteestate org Marriage to Ellen G White Life Incidents at Making of America Adventist Archives Contains many articles written by James White Original The Present Truth Articles Published by James White known later as the Advent Review Preceded byJohn Byington President of the General Conference of Seventh day Adventists1865 1867 Succeeded byJ N Andrews Preceded byJ N Andrews President of the General Conference of Seventh day Adventists1869 1871 Succeeded byG I Butler Preceded byG I Butler President of the General Conference of Seventh day Adventists1874 1880 Succeeded byG I Butler Preceded by Founder Editor of the Adventist Review1851 1855 Succeeded byUriah Smith Preceded byUriah Smith Editor of the Adventist Review1861 1864 Succeeded byUriah Smith Preceded byUriah Smith Editor of the Adventist Review1871 1872 Succeeded byUriah Smith Preceded byUriah Smith Editor of the Adventist Review1873 1877 Succeeded byUriah Smith Preceded byUriah Smith Editor of the Adventist Review1880 1881 Succeeded byUriah Smith Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title James S White amp oldid 1206310578, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
