A Comparative Study of Ellen G. White’s Interpretation of Selected Synoptic Gospels’ Parables with those of Modern Biblical Scholars

Abstract

Seventh-day Adventist biblical scholars and theologians assert that Ellen G. White accepts and applies principles of biblical interpretation when she interprets Scripture. However, there seems to be a lack of academic research to support such a presupposition. One area that seems to be lacking is a comparison betweenWhite’s interpretations of gospelparables with those of modern biblical scholars. The interpretations of four scholars of selected synoptic gospel parables are compared and contrasted with those provided by White. It is shown that Whiteinterpreted selected parables in context using sound principles of biblical interpretation. She agrees with the interpretations of some non-Adventist scholars, and also provides additional insights.