The book is a sampling condensed and adapted from The Great Controversy, a time-tested classic of both history and prophecyexploring what God will do in the future in light of His past interaction with humanity. Although written more than a century ago,the insights found in The Great Hope offer cutting-edge direction for the twenty-first century. Its author, Ellen G. White, is considered the most widely translated American author, with one of her many books having been translated into more than 160 languages.