Jon Paulien

Jonathan K. Paulien (1949—) is a Seventh-day Adventist theologian specializing in the study of Johannine literature (John and Revelation). He was the professor of New Testament Interpretation at Andrews University. As of 2007, he is dean of the Loma Linda University faculty of religion. He has been considered the leading Adventist scholar on Revelation and other prophetic material in the Bible.

Biography

Paulien has a BA from Atlantic Union College, and an MDiv and PhD from Andrews University. His doctoral thesis, "Decoding Revelation’s Trumpets: Literary Allusions and Interpretation of " was completed in 1987. Prior to his PhD he worked for several years in New York as a church pastor. [ [http://qod.andrews.edu/presenters.html Presenters :: Questions on Doctrine ] ] John mainly focuses on the books of John and Revelation.

He was professor of New Testament Interpretation at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. He spent over two decades at Andrews. [ [http://qod.andrews.edu/presenters.html Presenters :: Questions on Doctrine ] ] On January 1, 2007 he became dean of the Faculty of Religion at Loma Linda University, and it was announced he would be part-time until mid-2007 when his work at Andrews University was complete. Samuele Bacchiocchi has described him as "the leading Adventist authority on the prophetic books of the Bible." [ [http://www.biblicalperspectives.com/endtimeissues/et_155.htm Endtime Issues Newsletter no. 155] by Samuele Bacchiocchi]

He has written about the importance of Christianity in the Western world being relevant to the largely secular Western society. He has written about postmodernism, suggesting it does has some positive aspects from a Christian point of view. He is also involved in dialogue between Christianity and Islam.

He and his wife Pamella have three children. Their names are Tammy, Joel, and Kimberly, the eldest of whom is living with her husband in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Publications

As of 2008 he has authored 19 books and more than one hundred articles, scholarly papers and other publications.

Books

* 2008. "Everlasting Gospel, Ever-Changing World"
* 2004. "The Deep Things of God: An Insider's Guide to the Book of Revelation"
* 2003. "John: The Beloved Gospel"
* 2002. "The Day That Changed the World: Seeking God After September 11"
* 2001. "Everyday Faith: How to Have an Authentic Relationship With God in the Real World"
* 1999. "The Millennium Bug: Is This the End of the World As We Know It"
* 1995. "John: Jesus Gives Life to a New Generation (The Abundant life Bible amplifier)" with George R. Knight
* 1994. "End Time" (full title "(As speculation builds, let's keep our eyes focused on) What the Bible says about the end-time")
* 1993. "Present Truth in the Real World: The Adventist Struggle to Keep and Share Faith in a Secular Society"

Major articles

* "The End of Historicism? Reflections on the Adventist Approach to Biblical Apocalyptic" - [http://www.atsjats.org/publication_file.php?pub_id=25&journal=1&type=pdf part 1] , [http://www.atsjats.org/publication_file.php?pub_id=243&journal=1&type=pdf part 2] (PDF) in the "Journal of the Adventist Theological Society", 2003.
* " [http://www.atsjats.org/publication_file.php?pub_id=174&journal=1&type=pdf Revisiting the Sabbath in the Book of Revelation] " in "Journal of the Adventist Theological Society", 1998.
* "Armageddon" entry in "Anchor Bible Dictionary" I:394-5

Paulien's personal translation of Revelation will be available around late 2007.

See also

* Seventh-day Adventist eschatology
* Loma Linda University

External links

* [http://www.revelation-armageddon.com/ Revelation-Armageddon.com] , Paulien's blog, which has as its purpose "to provide sane, evidence-based information about the Bible’s Book of Revelation" in today's context [ [http://revelation-armageddon.com/2006/11/27/first-thoughts.aspx Revelation - Armageddon: First Thoughts ] ]
* [http://www.thebattleofarmageddon.com/ The Battle of Armageddon.com] , companion website, also by Paulien
** "Simply Revelation" 3ABN interview ( [http://www.thebattleofarmageddon.com/revelation_1.html part 1] , [http://www.thebattleofarmageddon.com/revelation_2.html part 2] )
* [http://jewel.andrews.edu:82/search/?searchtype=a&searcharg=Paulien%2C+Jon Articles by Paulien] cataloged in the Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index (SDAPI)
* [http://www.andrews.edu/~jonp/jonhome.htm Andrews University faculty entry]
* [http://www.llu.edu/llu/faculty/directory/faculty.html?id=jpaulien Loma Linda University faculty entry]

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