D-2 Typology and Adventist Eschatological Identity: Friend or Foe?
Presenter Status
PhD Student, Department of Old Testament
Location
Buller Room 250
Start Date
31-10-2014 3:15 PM
End Date
31-10-2014 3:30 PM
Presentation 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 has tried to show that typology in Adventism has proven to be a defining force in our theology, our thinking and even, at times, our practices. Since its first appearing in early Adventism, typology has provided assistance to our understanding of Scripture, but also has 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.
D-2 Typology and Adventist Eschatological Identity: Friend or Foe?
Buller Room 250
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 has tried to show that typology in Adventism has proven to be a defining force in our theology, our thinking and even, at times, our practices. Since its first appearing in early Adventism, typology has provided assistance to our understanding of Scripture, but also has 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.