ASRS Newsletter Newsletter of the Adventist Society for Religious Studies 2010 A society for the promotion of religious studies in the Seventh-day Adventist tradition

Seventh Day by Sigve Tonstad Annual Meeting Gregory Allen, , presiding

Participants: Theme: The Rest Is Easy: The Sabbath in Adventist Chuck Scriven, of Medical Arts Theology and Practice Alden Thompson, Walla Watta University November 18–20, 2010 James Londis, Kettering College of Medical Arts Atlanta, Georgia Lawrence Geraty, The Hyatt Regency Atlanta Response: Sigve Tonstad, (Discussion of Book) Thursday Evening, Nov. 19 Hyatt Regency 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Hanover Hall AB 11:45 Business Session III Donn Leatherman, Southern Adventist University, 7:00 Registration presiding

Noon: Lunch 8:00 Session I: Keynote Address Olive Hemmings, Washington Adventist University, Friday Afternoon, Nov. 20 Hyatt Regency presiding 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Hanover Hall AB Jacques Doukhan, Session IV What Seventh-day Adventists Can Learn from Jews about Tom Shepherd, Andrews University, presiding the Sabbath (Discussion on Keynote Address) Grenville Kent, Wesley Institute, The Artificial 9:00 Business Session I Albatross Donn Leatherman, Southern Adventist University, presiding John Brunt, Pastor, Azure Hills SDA Church, Negotiating Sabbath Observance in the Local Church Friday Morning, Nov. 20 Hyatt Regency 8:30 am to 12:00 pm Regency V May Ellen Colon, General Conference of SDA, Practices of Sabbath Observance in the International 8:30 Devotional Seventh-day Adventist Community

8:45 Business Session II Donn Leatherman, Southern Skip McCarty, Pioneer Memorial Church, Isaiah Adventist University, presiding 66:22-23 and Hebrews 4:9—Do They Support the Seventh-day Sabbath in the New Earth and New 9:00 Session II Covenant Eras? Zdravko Stefanovic, , presiding 3:30 Business Session IV Eliezar Gonzales The Sabbath as Work: A Reappraisal of Donn Leatherman, SAU, Presiding the Gospel's Polemic over Jesus' Sabbath Healings 4:00 Session V: Sectional Meetings Geoff Crawley, Washington Adventist University, Sabbath People Christian Ethics: , Kettering College of Medical Arts, convener Gerald Wheeler, Review and Herald Publishing Christian Theology and History: John Webster, La Association, The Sabbath and God's People Sierra University, convener New Testament: Carl Cozaert, Walla Walla 10:30 Break University, convener Old Testament: Jacques Doukhan, Andrews 10:45 Session III: Book Review: The Lost Meaning of the University, convener Practical Theology: Ernie Furness, Southeastern convention center. ASRS room assignments are printed in this Conference, convener newsletter. They can also be found on the SBL website. Go to Religion and Culture: Carla Gober, Loma Linda “Annual Meeting.” In the right column click on “View the 2010 University, convener Annual Meeting Online Program Book.” Enter “Adventist” on search line in the dialogue box. You will find the ASRS basic World Religions/Missiology: Ernie Bursey, Florida program as well as other SBL presentations that include the name Hospital College, convener “Adventist.” 5:00 Special Meetings Special Note: Please refer to ASRS’s website (www.lasierra.edu/asrs) for any program updates. Presenters Black Theology Group: Martin Hanna, Andrews have been invited to submit advance (and perhaps more University, convener comprehensive) versions of their papers for presentation online. Women in Theology Group: Ginger Harwood, La We hope this will enhance our discussion of the papers in Sierra University, convener November. There will also be additional papers online that we were not able to fit into the Atlanta program. Password for access Friday Evening, Nov. 20 Hilton Garden Inn to papers for this year is: atlanta. 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm Oceanic AB 275 Baker Street, Atlanta HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Session VI: Dinner Meeting and Presidential Special rates for hotel accommodations are available for ASRS Addresses with the Adventist Theological Society members through our affiliation with the SBL annual meeting. John Reeve, AU, presiding Use one of the following options to make contact: ONLINE: www.sbl-site.org ATS Presidential Address FAX: 1-404-727-3101 Roy Gane, Andrews University Mail: Society of Biblical Literature Annual Meeting Registration and Housing Sabbath and Sanctification 825 Houston Mill Road Atlanta, GA 30329 Bonnie Dwyer, Spectrum Magazine ASRS Presidential Address Members and Friends of ASRS . . . Sabbath with Esther, Lady Macbeth and St. Brigit . . . Who Are SBL Participants Edward Allen, , S22-243 Sabbath Morning, Nov. 21 Scott Charlesworth, Pacific Adventist University , S22-329 Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church Rubén Dupertuis, Trinity University, S20-206, S20-301 291 Hamilton E Holmes Dr NW Maury Jackson, La Sierra University, P19-215 Atlanta, GA 30318 Robert Johnston, Andrews University, S21-139 Gerald Klingbeil, Andrews University, S21-124 Bernhard Oestreich, Friedensau Adventist University, S22-137 10:00 Book Review: In Tune with God by Lilianne Doukhan John Reeve, Andrews University, S22-243 Carrie Rhodes, Andrews University, S21-308 John Reeve, Andrews University, presiding Tom Shepherd, Andrews University, S21-139, S22-243 Participants: Ranko Stefanovic, Andrews University, S21-139 Pedrito Maynard-Reid, Walla Walla University Bernard Taylor, Loma Linda University, S22-208 Ken Parsons, Southern Adventist University Sigve K. Tonstad, Loma Linda University, S22-218 Tom Shepherd, Andrews University Response: Lilianne Doukhan, Andrews University . . . Who Are AAR Participants Discussion A. Gregory Schneider, , M30-125 (AAR will meets in Atlanta, October 30-November 1) 11:00 Worship Pastor Carlton P. Byrd, Berean Church . . . Who Are ASOR Participants November 17 1:00-4:00 pm BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA Larry Herr, Canadian University College Randall Younker, Andrews University 1. Election of a nominating committee November 19 2. Election of a Vice President 12:45-2:00 pm 3. Future ASRS topic(s) Lawrence Geraty, La Sierra University 4. Review of dues 4:20-6:25pm 5. Owen Chestnut, Andrews University (A19) Douglas Clark, La Sierra University (A19) Constance Gane, Andrews University (A20) NOTE: The SBL 2010 Annual Meeting Session Guide which you Robert Bates, La Sierra university (A23) may have received does not list the room assignments for any of Stefanie Elkins, Andrews University (A23) the convention meetings, including our “affiliate group Michael Hasel, Southern Adventist University (A24) meetings.” SBL will publish a complete program book with abstracts which will be available on Friday morning at the Note that all ASOR meetings are held at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel, (165 Courtland St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303) and occur from November 17 to 21. More information is available at Southern University their website, www.ASOR.org/. Greg King, dean of the School of Religion, was one of the presenters at the “Yes, Creation” seminars at the 2010 Apologies to anyone missed in this listing of participants. General Conference Session in Atlanta, Georgia. Southern University is also hosting a new website on faith and NEW VICE PRESIDENT ELECTED science. John Reeve, assistant AMONG MEMBERS professor of church history in the Seminary at Bernard A. Taylor’s book, Analytical Lexicon to the Septuagint Andrews University, was (Expanded Edition) recently received an excellent review in 10 elected vice president of September 2010 issue of the Review of Biblical Literature the Adventist Society of Newsletter. The review was written by Martin Roesel and can be Religious Studies at its found at the following web address: 2009 annual meeting in http://www.bookreviews.org/bookdetail.asp?TitleId=7447. New Orleans. Also serving as editor of Andrews University Seminary BUSINESS SESSION MINUTES Studies, he earned a Ph.D. 08:01 VOTED: the following to serve on the ASRS from Notre Dame Nominating committee: Carl Cosaert, Mark Carr, University with an Ginger Harwood, Martin Hanna, and Alden emphasis on Thompson. and Judaism in antiquity. 08:02 ELECTED: Donn Leatherman, professor of Biblical Exegesis and Old Testament at Southern NEWS FROM THE COLLEGES Adventist University. Andrews University BLACK THEOLOGY SUB GROUP Randall Younker, professor of Old Testament and Agniel Samson, chair of the religion and theology biblical archaeology, was awarded the 2010 Daniel A. department of Oakwood University, will serve as convener of Augsburger Excellence in Teaching Award. the Black Theology Group at the 2010 annual meeting in Larry Lichtenwalter was the speaker for the 2009 Atlanta. Roy Adams of will then take over H.M.S. Richards Lectureship on Biblical Preaching. He spoke in preparation for next year. on the art of preaching from the perspective of the moral and ethical themes of the book of Revelation. In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the Arminian Remonstrance, Andrews University presents Arminianism and : Celebrating Our Soteriological IN REMEMBRANCE Heritage. The symposium will be held on October 14-16, 2010 at Andrews University, Berrien Springs, Michigan. Lorenzo Grant, who served as professor of ethics and philosophy Come discuss the Adventist understanding of salvation with at Southern Adventist University as well as pastor and in several conference and union positions, died July 6, 2010, at the age of 76. its roots in 17th century Arminianism and Wesleyan thought. He held a master’s degree in religious education and a doctoral Explore issues relating to a biblical understanding of human degree in ministry, both from . nature, freewill, God’s grace, atonement and predestination. For more information and registration: www.andrews.edu/arminianism NEW PUBLICATIONS La Sierra University Laurence Turner of Newbold College and Grenville The School of Religions has recently added two Kent, a Sydney, Australia, pastor and lecturer at the Wesley individuals to their faculty. Maury Jackson was appointed Institute, have each contributed essays to “He Began With Assistant Professor of Pastoral Ministry and Kent Bramlett Moses”: Preaching the Old Testament Today. Edited by Paul serves as Assistant Professor of Archeology and History of Kissling, the book was published by InterVarsity Press. Antiquity. Andrews University Press has released its Andrews University Study Bible. Oakwood University Pacific Press Publishing Association has the following Mervyn A. Warren has been chosen as interim new titles by or of interest to ASRS members: president following the election of former university Surprised by Love, by Elizabeth Viera Talbot president, Delbert Baker, as a vice president of the Jesus 101: John: God Became Flesh, by Elizabeth Viera General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. Talbot Books currently in preparation at the Review (some titles may 101 Questions About Ellen White and Her Writings, by change before publication): William Fagal The Prophet and the Presidents, by Gil Valentine, who Common Sense Ministry Multiplied, by James A. Cress recently married Kendra Haloviak. . Redemption in Romans, by John C. Brunt Galatians, by Carl Cosaert. A Sabbath School lesson Caught Between Two Worlds: A Survival Guide for End- help book. time Living, by Karl Haffner. A study of the Epistles of A. T. Jones: Point Man on Adventism’s Charismatic Peter. Frontier, by George Knight (Adventist Pioneer Series) The Case for the : Its Biblical The Road I Travel, by C. Raymond Holmes Foundation, by Marvin Moore Adventist Pioneer Places, by Merlin Burt Ellen White Under Fire: Identifying the Mistakes of Her God’s Blueprint for Successful Churches, by Kurt Critics, by Jud Lake Johnson The Review and Herald Publishing Association has also The Judgment and Assurance, by Woodrow Whidden issued a number of books either by or of interest to ASRS (Library of Adventist Theology) members. They include: The Review and Herald has reprinted Helmut Ott’s Lewis C. Sheafe: Apostle to Black America, by Douglas Perfect in Christ: The Mediation of Christ in the Writings of Morgan. Ellen G. White. The Body of Christ: A Biblical Understanding of the Church, by Reinder Bruinsma (Library of Adventist ASRS Newsletter is published twice a year. It provides news to society Theology). members. Items relating to transfers, publications, presentations, and Ellen G. White on Preaching, by Mervyn A. Warren department news should be sent to the newsletter editor. In Tune With God, by Lilianne Doukhan. On the role and relationship of music and worship. Gerald Wheeler, Review and Herald Publishing Association Illuminating Shadow Figures in Scripture, by Chantal J. 55 West Oak Ridge Drive and Gerald A. Kingbeil. A Sabbath School lesson help Hagerstown, MD 21740 book. FAX (301) 791-7012 Garments of Grace: From a Fig Leaf Fix to Robes of Righteousness, by Tim Crosby. A Sabbath School lesson ASRS Newsletter is distributed by help book. Ernest Furness Beyond Death’s Door: the Hope of Reunion, by Gerald Southeastern California Conference Wheeler P.O. Box 8050 Riverside, California 92515 Exploring Romans: A Devotional Commentary, by George Knight Myths in Adventism: An Interpretative Study of Ellen White, Education, and Related Issues, by George Knight. Twenty-fifth anniversary edition. 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Address Correction Requested 1. Name and location of restaurant

2. Address of the Berean Church

3. Work location for the following:

a. Gregory Allen b. James Londis

4. John Brunt’s title

5. Check regarding AU reception at the hotel – they may only be assisting with the cost of the restaurant