The Imperative of Biblical Languages in Adventist Theological Education: Importance and Implications

Abstract

This article revisited the foundation of why biblical languages are important in the theological and biblical education of the Seventh-day Adventist Church-operatedcolleges, universities and seminaries belting the world. It unveiled the reasonswhy the study of biblical Hebrew and Greek are included in the theologicalcurriculum as essential components of a rounded preparation of the pastor inhandling the word of God. It was the intention of the author to review thescriptural and historical reflections of biblical scholars in the playing field oftheological studies that includes hermeneutics, homiletics, exegesis, and biblicalcriticism. Biblical languages, as a field of discipline, promote a balance approachto the context of inspiration in the incarnational model revelation. The word ofGod in the language of man is a paradoxical truth that calls for understanding therole of biblical languages in God’s revelation of Himself and His will to finitemortal beings. This article challenged all who handle the interpretation andproclamation of the Bible and its contents to consider it as a holy ground in theexploration of the human mind as the reader wrestles with the reality of God’stranscendence and immanence.