Yes, Ellen White makes several comments affirming the historicity of Genesis 1 and 2, emphasizing a literal and historical understanding of the creation account. Here are some key statements:
1. On the literal days of creation:
- “The Bible record is in harmony with itself and with the teaching of nature. Of the first day employed in the work of creation is given the record, ‘The evening and the morning were the first day.’ Genesis 1:5. And the same in substance is said of each of the first six days of creation week. Each of these periods Inspiration declares to have been a day consisting of evening and morning, like every other day since that time.” (Education, p. 129.1)
2. On the reliability of the Genesis account:
- “Shall we, for the privilege of tracing our descent from germs and mollusks and apes, consent to cast away that statement of Holy Writ, so grand in its simplicity, ‘God created man in His own image, in the image of God created He him’?” (Education, p. 130.2)
3. On the chronology and literalness:
- “Geology has been thought to contradict the literal interpretation of the Mosaic record of the creation. Millions of years, it is claimed, were required for the evolution of the earth from chaos; and in order to accommodate the Bible to this supposed revelation of science, the days of creation are assumed to have been vast, indefinite periods, covering thousands or even millions of years. ... The Bible recognizes no long ages in which the earth was slowly evolved from chaos. Of each successive day of creation, the sacred record declares that it consisted of the evening and the morning, like all other days that have followed.” (Patriarchs and Prophets, p. 112.1)
4. On the necessity of Bible history for understanding creation:
- “I have been shown that without Bible history, geology can prove nothing. ... But when men leave the word of God in regard to the history of creation, and seek to account for God's creative works upon natural principles, they are upon a boundless ocean of uncertainty.” (3 Spiritual Gifts, p. 93.1)
These statements show that Ellen White regarded Genesis 1 and 2 as literal, historical accounts of creation, and she rejected allegorical or symbolic interpretations of the creation days.
If you need more details or additional examples, I can provide further references.
Academic references:
- White, E. G. (1903). Education. Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press.
- White, E. G. (1890). Patriarchs and Prophets. Battle Creek, MI: Review and Herald.
- White, E. G. (1864). 3 Spiritual Gifts. Battle Creek, MI: Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association.