Prophets & Kings, Ellen White
Prophets & Kings, Ellen White
Prophets and Kings is a prominent religious book written by Ellen Gould White and published in 1916 as the second volume in her five-part Conflict of the Ages series.
Overview and Scope
- Time Period: The book covers biblical history from the glorious reign of King Solomon over Israel down through the division of the kingdom, the eras of various kings and prophets, and finally the nation’s captivity and exile in Babylon.
- Core Theme: It chronicles the spiritual history of ancient Israel, illustrating a continuous cycle of loyalty to God alternating with apostasy and idol worship borrowed from surrounding nations.
- The Cosmic Conflict: The narrative highlights an ongoing, dramatic spiritual battle between God and Satan for the hearts and souls of humanity.
Key Figures Featured
- Solomon: Begins the volume with wisdom, wealth, and the dedication of the temple, followed by his later moral decline.
- Elijah: Portrayed as a fearless reformer confronting the idolatry of the Northern Kingdom.
- Daniel & Jeremiah: Represent faithful endurance, courage, and divine messages during the periods of decline and captivity.
- Wicked and Faithful Kings: Explores the contrasting legacies of rulers in both Israel and Judah (such as Ahaz and Hezekiah).
You can read or study the complete text online through resources like the EGW Writings Official Library.
