Adventist study of Ellen White's cosmology

In July 2026, Adventist authors released the fourth volume of the *Resgate Cósmico* series, documenting how the denomination’s biblical worldview has been reshaped over time. The volume highlights Ellen White’s influence on Adventist cosmology, tracing a move from traditional scriptural interpretations toward modern, non‑biblical concepts, and situates this shift within broader discussions of philosophy, science, and speculative ideas about extraterrestrial life.

Later that month, two additional Adventist publications examined a specific claim by White: an 1848 vision of an opening in the Orion constellation. The scholars compared White’s account to an earlier 1846 pamphlet by Joseph Bates that described a similar celestial opening, arguing that the vision likely reflects pre‑existing Adventist speculation rather than a unique revelation. This focused analysis builds on the broader series by scrutinizing a particular element of White’s cosmological narrative and questioning its originality within Adventist apologetics.