The Great Controversy (book)

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**Title** **The Great Controversy**
Author	Ellen White
Language	English
Series	Conflict of the Ages
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Preceded by	Acts of the Apostles

This article is about the book and the book series. For the theological concept see Great Controversy theme.

The Great Controversy is a Christian book written by Ellen G. White, co-founder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Originally written as an evangelistic tool, it describes the theme of the Great Controversy between Christ and Satan. It is the last of a five book series collectively known as the Conflict of the Ages or The Great Controversy series

1 Synopsis
2 Versions
3 Conflict of the Ages series
4 External links

[edit] Synopsis

The book is a historical overview which begins with the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70, covers the Reformation and Advent movement, and culminates with a description of the end times. It also outlines several key Seventh-day Adventist doctrines, including the heavenly sanctuary, the investigative judgment and the state of the dead.

[edit] Versions

According to Amazon.com:

Hardcover version, Pacific Press Publishing Association; Deluxe edition (June 2002). ISBN 0-8163-1923-5
Paperback version, 196 pages. Publisher: Remnant Publications (December 1, 2001). ISBN 1-883012-93-7
(There has also been a version released under the title America in Prophecy).