Jon Paulien
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Jonathan K. Paulien is a Seventh-day Adventist
theologian
specializing in the study of books by John
in the New Testament
(John
and Revelation
particularly). 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.
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. 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. 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.
He and his wife Pamella have three children. Their names are Tammy Clouzet, Joel, and Kimberly, the eldest of whom is living with her husband Jean-Marcel Clouzet in Madison, Wisconsin.
Paulien stated he has found material on the "stages of faith" to be "the most life-changing material I have ever learned or shared."
Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ...
theologian
Christian theology
- Divisions of Christian theology :There are many methods of categorizing different approaches to Christian theology. For a historical analysis, see the main article on the History of Christian theology.- Sub-disciplines :...
specializing in the study of books by John
Johannine literature
Johannine literature is the collection of New Testament works that are attached by tradition to the person of John the Apostle. The collection is usually considered to include:*The Gospel of John*The First Epistle of John*The Second Epistle of John...
in the New Testament
New Testament
The New Testament is the second major division of the Christian biblical canon, the first such division being the much longer Old Testament....
(John
Gospel of John
The Gospel According to John , commonly referred to as the Gospel of John or simply John, and often referred to in New Testament scholarship as the Fourth Gospel, is an account of the public ministry of Jesus...
and Revelation
Book of Revelation
The Book of Revelation is the final book of the New Testament. The title came into usage from the first word of the book in Koine Greek: apokalupsis, meaning "unveiling" or "revelation"...
particularly). He was the professor of New Testament Interpretation at Andrews University
Andrews University
Andrews University is a Seventh-day Adventist university in Berrien Springs, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1874 as Battle Creek College in Battle Creek, Michigan, it was the first higher education facility started by Seventh-day Adventists, and is the flagship university of the Seventh-day...
. As of 2007, he is dean of the Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University is a Seventh-day Adventist coeducational health sciences university located in Loma Linda, California, United States. The University comprises eight schools and the Faculty of Graduate Studies...
faculty of religion.
Biography
Paulien has a BABachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Atlantic Union College
Atlantic Union College
Atlantic Union College was a Seventh-day Adventist college in South Lancaster, Massachusetts. Its final year operating as an independent institution was the 2010-2011 school year following loss of accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges...
, and an MDiv
Master of Divinity
In the academic study of theology, the Master of Divinity is the first professional degree of the pastoral profession in North America...
and PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
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
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
as a church pastor. John mainly focuses on the books of John and Revelation.
He was professor of New Testament Interpretation at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
The Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary is the seminary located at Andrews University in Michigan, the Seventh-day Adventist Church's flagship university...
at Andrews University. He spent over two decades at Andrews. 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.
He and his wife Pamella have three children. Their names are Tammy Clouzet, Joel, and Kimberly, the eldest of whom is living with her husband Jean-Marcel Clouzet in Madison, Wisconsin.
Theology
Paulien is an expert scholar of the Book of Revelation.Paulien stated he has found material on the "stages of faith" to be "the most life-changing material I have ever learned or shared."
Publications
As of 2008 he has authored 19 books and more than one hundred articles, scholarly papers and other publications.Books
- 2008. Armageddon at the Door: An Insider's Guide to the Book of Revelation
- 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. KnightGeorge R. KnightGeorge Raymond Knight is a Seventh-day Adventist historian and educator. He is emeritus professor of church history at Andrews University.- Biography :Knight joined the Adventist church through the ministry of Ralph Larson...
- 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" - Journal of the Adventist Theological SocietyJournal of the Adventist Theological SocietyThe Journal of the Adventist Theological Society is a refereed scholarly Christian journal published by the Adventist Theological Society, a group of Seventh-day Adventists. It is issued twice a year from Collegedale, TN...
14:2 (Fall 2003), p15–43; JATS 17:1 (Spring 2006), p180–208 - "". Journal of the Adventist Theological Society 9:1–2 (1998), p179–186
- "Armageddon" entry in Anchor Bible Dictionary I:394-5
See also
- Seventh-day Adventist ChurchSeventh-day Adventist ChurchThe Seventh-day Adventist Church is a Protestant Christian denomination distinguished by its observance of Saturday, the original seventh day of the Judeo-Christian week, as the Sabbath, and by its emphasis on the imminent second coming of Jesus Christ...
- Seventh-day Adventist theology
- Seventh-day Adventist eschatology
- Loma Linda UniversityLoma Linda UniversityLoma Linda University is a Seventh-day Adventist coeducational health sciences university located in Loma Linda, California, United States. The University comprises eight schools and the Faculty of Graduate Studies...
External links
- 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
- The Battle of Armageddon.com, companion website, also by Paulien
- "Simply Revelation" 3ABN3ABNThree Angels Broadcasting Network, or 3ABN for short, is a nonprofit, 24-hour television and radio network that primarily focuses on Christian and health-oriented programming...
interview (part 1, part 2) - Book of Revelation, a personal translation by Paulien
- "Simply Revelation" 3ABN
- Articles by Paulien cataloged in the Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index (SDAPI)
- Andrews University faculty entry
- Loma Linda University faculty entry