Typology and Adventist Eschatological Identity: Friend or Foe?

Authors

Erick Mendieta, Andrews UniversityFollow

Abstract

For Seventh-day Adventists the significance of typology is not only a matter of historical research. Davidson has rightly argued that “the historic Adventist interpretation of the sanctuary … stands or falls depending upon the validity of its hermeneutic method.” This study tries to show that in Seventh-day Adventism typology has proven to be a defining force in theology, thinking, and at times even in practice. Since typology’s first appearance in early Adventism, it has provided assistance to the understanding of Scripture but has also been the source of much misunderstanding. The need to explore its nature, characteristics, and application has been an ongoing concern for Adventism and it must continue to be so.

Recommended Citation

Mendieta, Erick (2015) "Typology and Adventist Eschatological Identity: Friend or Foe?," Andrews University Seminary Student Journal: Vol. 1: No. 1, Article 5.

Available at: https://digitalcommons.andrews.edu/aussj/vol1/iss1/5