On the dust jacket of the hardback edition, the author likens the seventhday adventist regard for ellen white s prophetic gift to the tragic fascination of jonestowns inhabitants for their demonic leader, jim jones. Gossip in the workplace, very short stories, voodoo spells, budget book. After all, were ellen white to have been blessed by these books, he ought to be, as well. A moore pub co, 1983 hardback book in very good condition,dust jacket is good,light stain on back panel. Rea 1982, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Like the protestant reformers, some writings of ellen white speak against the catholic church in preparation for a nefarious eschatological role as the antagonist against gods remnant church the seventhday adventist church and that the papacy is the beast that emerges from the sea ap. Read online now the white lie ebook pdf at our library. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Canright, an early leader of the movement in the late 19th century who apostatized and recanted but later left and became a baptist pastor in the middle of the 20th century, evangelical walter martin and the christian research institute concluded that the seventhday adventist church is a legitimate christian body. Walter rea has provided a clear and concise look at a truth that has been carefully, willfully, and actively hidden by the seventhday adventist church for well over a century. These actual survey results present a far different picture from that set forth by walter rea in his recent book, the white lie. The author of the white truth was an investor in davenport. White engaged in extensive plagiarism from many of her 19thcentury contemporaries such as alfred edersheims elisha the. In response, the white estate released a document to refute claims presented in the white lie.
We first had occasion to speak with walter rea, the author of the white lie. I can understand this because he seems to have been genuinely. I have had to adjust my view of things lessons from the. Ford, whom i think didnt agree entirely with all of reas accusations, remained bent on attacking the adventist church. In any case, it was obvious that the white estate people knew much more than they were telling. So now i knew that robert olson either had a very short memory or was telling a white lie. The white lie reveals a portion of walter rea s evidence that much of what several generations have been taught concerning ellen white s writings simply is not true or at the minimum, it is enormously overstated.
The articles title i would say is very misleading, as walter rea is not famous for research on ellen white. A catalogue record for this book is available from the british library. Walter rea discovered that she had plagiarized from them. The false prophet ellen g white 7th day adventism exposed. Highranking leaders accusations or points raised against. Dailies 1983 to 1984, hardcover by browne, dik, isb. Jan 05, 2017 before going to see rea i researched the archives in the heritage room at loma linda university to determine the depth and nature of the apologetic pleadings that followed the publication of reas debunking book. Those who have read his book, white lie, or attended one of his meetings have found that either they must reject walter rea and his messages, or they must reject the scriptures. The interactive bible website derives no profit from the sale of this book. Dec 26, 2019 first, take her book sketches from the life of paul, published in 1883. I am giving this book 4 stars rather than 5 stars because walter rea takes a very derogatory and sarcastic attitude, such as regularly likening ellen white to a pawn shop owner, trying to sell her stuff. I read the white lie in the early 1980s kind of interesting, isnt it george, that the article never mentioned his book the white lie. Her th book, the lie, is a continuation of the theme, though the story begins this time in 1920, in the wake of the first world war.
Along with other adventist leaders such as joseph bates and her husband james white, she was instrumental within a small group of early adventists who formed what became known as the seventhday adventist church. White to be a false prophet and a deluded plagiarist. It didnt take long for one group to buy up the franchise. Documented examples from walter reas book the white lie regarding the sources of material in the great controversy give absolutely no room for any question that white plagiarized earlier writers word for word over and over, claiming divine inspiration for what was ungodly deception. He began to see huge amounts of plagiarism in her writings. Not only did walter rae accuse the church of hiding the truth of her material, he also accuses egw of being a liar herself. New york times walter rea has inflamed the issues confronting the cult with incontrovertible evidence he provides in the white lie. Discovering the new covenant, sabbath in christ, truth about adventist truth, the cultic doctrine of seventhday adventism, the life of mrs.
White engaged in extensive plagiarism from many of her 19thcentury contemporaries such as alfred edersheims elisha the prophet, william hannas the life of. He is, however, one who was a vehement antagonist of ellen white, who, together with dr. It is important to note that the white truth 1981 was published prior to the white lies appearance in 1982. Rea, formerly pastor of a large seventhday adventist congregation in long beach, was dismissed after making public the results of his extensive research on the literary dependence of his churchs prophetess and. Jun 10, 2009 against the emotionally charged backdrop of this theological rift, walter reas book, the white lie, makes its volatile debut.
Guardian of truth bookstore box 9670, bowling green, ky 42102 usa call toll free. Foreword, prologue, how to change history, go shut the door. Rea june 12, 1922 august 30, 2014 was a former seventhday adventist pastor known for his explosive book, the white lie, revealing his research. When the final test shall be brought to bear upon men, then the line of distinction will be drawn between those who. Ford, whom i think didn t agree entirely with all of rea s accusations, remained bent on attacking the adventist church. The files of the white estate had referred to a book by william hanna called the life of christ. In fact, wallace, why don t you say a little bit about this book and walter ray and tie that into what carole was just telling us. Foreword, prologue, how to change history, go shut the door, say it isn t so, gone, but not forgotten, that high shelf local appendix and local comparisons, sources from which she drew local appendix and local comparisons, new light from the white local appendix and local comparisons, the flight from the white. The white lie discussed douglas hackleman from a june 5, 1982, sabbath afternoon program in the loma linda university church sanctuary moderated by daryll ward.
Gossip in the workplace, very short stories, voodoo spells, budget book, democratic primary, conservative politics, love spells, business management. Well, briefly, walter rea was a seventh day adventist minister, very very involved with ellen white. One of the most prominent early critics of the church was d. Box 8500, charlotte, nc 28271 phone 704 8878200 and fax 704 8878299 1 statement dw030 the white lie by walter rea m. I can understand this because he seems to have been genuinely mistreated by the church in their reaction to his revelations.
Walter white has 58 books on goodreads with 63 ratings. Criticism of the seventhday adventist church wikipedia. Before going to see rea i researched the archives in the heritage room at loma linda university to determine the depth and nature of the apologetic pleadings that followed the publication of reas debunking book. The books of numerous writers of her time, and earlier, are known to have been accessible to her. The sabbath will be the great test of loyalty, for it is the point of truth especially controverted.
Five of the remaining eight were but local church pastors, not one of whom held an elected leadership position in the denomination. The white lie has been translated into five languages and is available on the internet for free. Many products that you buy can be obtained using instruction manuals. He was quoted as saying that his book the white lie was dumb, and saying that he was angry at the church when he wrote it. Not only is white a false prophet, but a plagiarist. White, seventhday adventism has been fraught with dissension and controversy. Publications, turlock, california 1981 since its inception through the influence of its visionary founder ellen g. With the turn of the century to the 1800s the world had a lot of patching up to do. November 26, 1827 july 16, 1915 was an author and an american christian pioneer. Other names, characters, places and events are products of the authors imagination. Walter rea discovered that she had plagiarized from them rather. White sda prophet, white out, the fake controversy, white washed. America had had her contest with britain and was on the doorstep of becoming a nation.
This book grew out of the authors own quest for answers to compelling questions concerning this woman the white lie reveals a portion of walter reas evidence that much of what several generations have been taught concerning ellen whites writings simply is not true or at the minimum, it is enormously overstated. Apr 1, 2019 pdf download the white lie by walter t. Documented examples from walter rea s book the white lie regarding the sources of material in the great controversy give absolutely no room for any question that white plagiarized earlier writers word for word over and over, claiming divine inspiration for what was ungodly deception. White could also be used to discredit the bible writers.
His findings created turmoil in the adventist church regarding the inspiration and authority of white, who is believed to have had a. Books by walter white author of a july holiday in saxony. Tapes of seminar at southern missionary college in the fall of 1980. I heard on another forum that even walter rae who wrote the infamous book attacking ellen white and accusing her of plagiarism has returned to the church, is a member somewhere in central ca. The white lie exposes ellens stealing habits of getting materials for her books from uninspired sources and not from god as she claimed. Free online books and articles written by elder walter rea, including the groundbreaking book that has shaken the foundations of the seventhday adventist church, the white lie. Within 24 hours after the loma linda meeting, i obtained hanna. The difference between them and myself is that they did, and i didnt.
Soon after its publication the book had been criticized for its heavy dependence on conybeare and howsons the life and epistles of the apostle paul 1855. Rea wrote white lie, which can be purchased at a lower price at. The great controversy contains the pillars and foundation of adventist theology. We first had occasion to speak with walter rea, the author of the white lie, around january of 2000. Any references to historical events, real people or real places are used fictitiously. In our conversation, we asked him if the weapons used against mrs. Presently, adventism finds itself amidst an unprecedented theological. Entire chapters of her book followed the same sequence of events or commentaries as given by conybeare and howson. Rea, who argued against the original nature of her alleged revelations in his book the white lie. The white lie white copied the great controversy from life incidents.
It was dedicated to all those who would rather believe a bitter truth than a sweet lie. Laying claim as the sda church does to being a true sabbathobserving body, as witnessed by its name seventh day, has probably been the one area where messianic evangelicals and adventists have debated the most, since it is our position that the roman saturday or day of saturn is not the biblical seventh day any more than sunday or day. Get the white lie pdf file for free from our online library pdf file. Rea june 12, 1922 august 30, 2014 was a former seventhday adventist pastor known for his explosive book, the white lie, revealing his research into literary borrowing and uncredited sources in the writings of church cofounder ellen g. His being a former bible teacher at a high school in california doesn t make him high. Foreword, prologue, how to change history, go shut the door, say it isnt so, gone, but not forgotten, that high shelf local appendix and local comparisons, sources from which she drew local appendix and local comparisons, new light from the white local appendix and local comparisons, the flight from the. This is the single most incredible fact that shows ellen g. Its a shame its not more readily available but if youre an adventist looking for the truth, or are considering adventism, its worth the price of a copy. We feel it is an important book because is questions the very foundations of seventhday adventist church. On the dust jacket of the hardback edition, the author likens the seventhday adventist regard for ellen whites prophetic gift to the tragic fascination of jonestowns inhabitants for their demonic leader, jim jones. Against the emotionally charged backdrop of this theological rift, walter reas book, the white lie, makes its volatile debut. Christine by stephen king 1983 hardcover isbn 0670220264 free shipping. Walter whites most popular book is a month in yorkshire.