Noted researcher and author Alden Thompson tells in his book how the life and work of Ellen White helped him find what she herself found: joy in the Lord. In solving this problem, the author explores the essence of inspiration, discusses the spiritual growth of the prophets and questions some of our ideas about the Bible and inspired works. As a result, from his pen came a powerful testimony, full of gratitude to God for the prophetic gift with which He has endowed His Church.

The HERITAGE AND MODERNITY series introduces discerning and thoughtful readers to books from the golden fund of Adventist thought, as well as with works that have made a significant contribution to the discussion of problems significant for the SDA Church and are integral to understanding modern reality. History of the church, a comprehensive analysis of its eschatological views, understanding of the role and significance of the prophetic gift of E. White, the biblical phenomenon of inspiration, the history of the development of Adventist theology, the issue of continuity and changes in Adventist teaching, the problem of fidelity to the origins and openness to what determines the current relevance of the church, the future Adventism - these are just some of the important topics that are raised in the books of the series. The compilers set themselves the task of publishing books that will stimulate productive discussion, expand the horizons of thinking, help in spiritual search, setting its creative parameters, create an atmosphere of hearing and listening to God's voice in this world, which is very relevant against the backdrop of world Adventism’s search for its identity in the context of powerful philosophical and cultural shifts. An adequate response to the challenges of our time requires a foundation that is laid by good books and quality research. The books in this series are dedicated to those readers for whom theology and spirit of quest are a practical consequence of adherence to the New Testament teaching on the priesthood of all saints, who are always looking for more, not satisfied with a simplistic presentation complex questions, who want to delve deeper into the fascinating interweaving of religious, historical, cultural and social factors against which the Adventist prophetic identity was formed and continues to be formed, who professes God - the Creator of rational faith.