William G. Johnsson
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| Born | 1934 Adelaide, Australia |
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| Spouse | Noelene (1959–) |
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William G. Johnsson (born 1934) is a retired, Seventh-day Adventist theologian, author, and former editor of the Adventist Review.
Education
Born in Australia, Johnsson earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) degree in chemical technology from Adelaide University (1954) before attending Avondale College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in theology (1959) and met his wife Noelene. His graduate education included: Master of Arts (MA) in Systematic Theology from Andrews University (1966); Bachelor of Divinity (BD) degree from the University of London (1969); and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Biblical Studies from Vanderbilt University (1973). His PhD dissertation, written under the direction of Leander Keck, was entitled "Defilement and Purgation in the Book of Hebrews."
Career
Johnsson was a missionary to India at Vincent Hill School and Spicer Memorial College (1960–1975). He served at Andrews University as Professor of New Testament Exegesis and Theology in the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary (1975–1980) and associate seminary dean (1978–1980). In 1979 he was elected as the first president of the Adventist Society for Religious Studies.
Johnsson served as editor of the Adventist Review, the weekly, flagship magazine of the Seventh-day Adventist Church (1982–2006)[1] and founding editor of Adventist World (2005–2006). For most of this time, he was also a trustee of the Ellen G. White Estate. After retiring in 2006, he served for seven years as part-time assistant to the General Conference President for Interfaith Relations.
Johnsson, who has written more than forty books and 1,000 articles, received the following honorary degrees: Doctor of Divinity from Andrews University (2007)[2] and Doctor of Humane Letters from Loma Linda University (2016).[3]
Books (recent)
- Experiencing Romans (2021)
- Defilement and Purgation in the Book of Hebrews (2020)
- Authentic Adventism (2018)
- Jesus of Nazareth: His Life, His Message, His Passion (2018)
- Where Are We Headed? Adventism after San Antonio (2017)
References
- ^ "Adventist Review Editor Announces Retirement After 24 Years of Service". Adventist News Network. 11 April 2006.
- ^ "Andrews University: List of Recipients of Honorary Doctoral Degrees" (PDF).
- ^ "Two weekends of commencement ceremonies add more than 1,500 new alumni and recognize honorees". Today: Loma Linda University Health. June 2016. pp. 1–2.
External links
- John Thomas McLarty, "In His Own Words: Editor of Adventist Review [William Johnsson] Speaks with Adventist Today, Adventist Today," Adventist Today.
- William G. Johnsson, "Scenes from My Life," Adventist Review.