Ángel Manuel Rodríguez
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Ángel Manuel Rodríguez (19??—) is a Seventh-day Adventist theologian and director of the Biblical Research Institute
(BRI). His special research interests include Old Testament
, Sanctuary
and Atonement
, and Old Testament Theology. He has written several books, and authors a monthly column in Adventist World
.
(ThD) in biblical theology
from Andrews University
.
He was the president of Antillian College, and the academic vice president of Southwestern Adventist University
.
He has worked for the Biblical Research Institute since 1992, serving as director since 2002.
Woodrow Whidden
has said,
Biblical Research Institute
The Biblical Research Institute is a service department of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with the three stated functions of research, apologetics , and service to the church. It serves as a theological consultant to the General Conference...
(BRI). His special research interests include Old Testament
Old Testament
The Old Testament, of which Christians hold different views, is a Christian term for the religious writings of ancient Israel held sacred and inspired by Christians which overlaps with the 24-book canon of the Masoretic Text of Judaism...
, Sanctuary
Tabernacle
The Tabernacle , according to the Hebrew Torah/Old Testament, was the portable dwelling place for the divine presence from the time of the Exodus from Egypt through the conquering of the land of Canaan. Built to specifications revealed by God to Moses at Mount Sinai, it accompanied the Israelites...
and Atonement
Atonement in Judaism
Atonement in Judaism is the process of causing a transgression to be forgiven or pardoned.- In Rabbinic Judaism :In Rabbinic Judaism, atonement is achieved through some combination of*repentance*Temple service Atonement in Judaism is the process of causing a transgression to be forgiven or...
, and Old Testament Theology. He has written several books, and authors a monthly column in Adventist World
Adventist World
Adventist World is a monthly international magazine of the Seventh-day Adventist Church published by the Review and Herald Publishing Association...
.
Biography
Rodríguez received a Doctor of TheologyDoctor of Theology
Doctor of Theology is a terminal academic degree in theology. It is a research degree that is considered by the U.S. National Science Foundation to be the equivalent of a Doctor of Philosophy....
(ThD) in biblical theology
Biblical Theology
Biblical theology is a discipline within Christian theology which studies the Bible from the perspective of understanding the progressive history of God revealing Himself to humanity following the Fall and throughout the Old Testament and New Testament...
from 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...
.
He was the president of Antillian College, and the academic vice president of Southwestern Adventist University
Southwestern Adventist University
Southwestern Adventist University is one of 13 colleges and universities in the United States affiliated with the Adventist Church. It was founded in 1893 as Keene Industrial Academy. It adopted its current name in 1996....
.
He has worked for the Biblical Research Institute since 1992, serving as director since 2002.
Woodrow Whidden
Woodrow Whidden
Woodrow Wilson Whidden II is a Seventh-day Adventist aurthor, theologian, and professor of systematic and historical theology at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies based in the Philippines.-Biography:...
has said,
- "I have the highest respect for the staff of the BRI and especially consider Angel Rodriguez, the current director, to be the most able defender of the Adventist faith in our time."
See also
- Biblical Research InstituteBiblical Research InstituteThe Biblical Research Institute is a service department of the Seventh-day Adventist Church with the three stated functions of research, apologetics , and service to the church. It serves as a theological consultant to the General Conference...
- General Conference of Seventh-day AdventistsGeneral Conference of Seventh-day AdventistsThe General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is the governing organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, where it moved in 1989...
- 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