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GSEM530-001
Doctrine of the Sanctuary
Spring 2012
Seminary S340
1:30 3:20pm
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A study of the earthly and heavenly sanctuaries with special emphasis on the books of Leviticus, Daniel,
Hebrews, and Revelation. Team taught by members of various departments.
CLASS OBJECTIVES
A. Being (Values)
1. The importance of a sola Scriptura approach to the biblical text.
2. The centrality of the sanctuary in the system of truth in Scripture.
3. The relevance of the sanctuary message in the personal life of the Christian.
4. The beauty, truth, and goodness of the sanctuary and the God of the sanctuary.
5. The good news (gospel-orientation) of the judgment for the Christian.
6. The vitality of Sanctuary Life: justification, sanctification, ethics, ecology.
7. The importance of preaching the sanctuary message.
B.
Knowing (Content)
1. The biblical basis of a Sola Scriptura approach to the text, and the underlying hermeneutical
issues in modern study of the Scripture.
2. The pervasiveness of sanctuary data as backdrop to Scriptures grand central theme.
3. Major challengers and basic controverted issues in the sanctuary doctrine.
4. The biblical (exegetical) basis for the Adventist understanding of the sanctuary, including its pre
Fall function in heaven and in Eden, its Gospel-centered focus after the Fall, and the return to its
original function in the New Earth.
5. Biblical responses to the major challenges concerning the sanctuary doctrine.
6. The sanctuary as key to the whole system of biblical truth, beauty, and goodness.
7. The preaching values in the sanctuary doctrine.
COURSE OUTLINE
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS
A. Attendance
Class attendance is required. A weekly record will be kept. Note the following policy on class
absences in the 20112012 AU Bulletin, p. 30: Whenever the number of absences exceeds 10% for
graduate classes of the total course appointments, the teacher may give a failing grade. Merely being
absent from campus does not exempt the student from this policy. Absences recorded because of late
registration, suspension, and early/late vacation leaves are not excused. (See the AU 201112
Bulletin, p. 30, for the complete policy on class absences.)
Classroom Seating:
To facilitate the instructor learning each students name, please select a
permanent seat (for at least the first half of the semester) in the classroom by
Tuesday, January 17, 2012.
B.
Reading
The following books and articles are required reading for this class. (For the reading schedule, see
Tentative Schedule and Reading List, pp. 811.) All required reading is expected to be read by
the date listed on the Tentative Schedule and Reading List.
M.Div. students registered for 3 hours of credit should read an additional 30 hours from
sources found in the suggested reading of the Tentative Schedule and Reading List, or other
relevant sources.
M.A. (Religion) students should read an additional 150 pages for 2 credit hours and another 40
hours of reading or its equivalent for a 3rd credit. All of the readings below marked with an
asterisk (*) will be sent to the students e-mail box in time to be read for the class period in
which the reading is due.
If you do not receive material any given week, contact my administrative assistant, Dorothy Show
(showd@andrews.edu).
Note:
A weekly reading report, declaring that the weeks assignments (as listed in the
Tentative Schedule and Reading List, pp. 811) have been completed, will be indicated
on each Tuesdays attendance sheet. The student will mark one of the following: 3 (= done
completely, thoroughly, and on time); 2 (= scanned quickly); 1 (= only partially
completed); 0 (= assignments not done at all).
*Canale, Fernando L. Philosophical Foundations and the Biblical Sanctuary. Andrews University
Seminary Studies 36, no. 2 (Autumn 1998): 183206.
*Davidson, Richard M. A Song for the Sanctuary (forthcoming textbook for the General Conference
Biblical Research Institute). Weekly installments will be sent electronically to the students email box.
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*Holbrook, Frank B. Light in the Shadows: An Overview of the Doctrine of the Sanctuary. In
Light in the Shadows: An Overview of the Doctrine of the Sanctuary and Walking in the Light:
An Overview of the Doctrine of Salvation in Christ, 325. Silver Spring, MD: Biblical Research
Institute, 1984.
Moore, Marvin. The Case for the Investigative Judgment: Its Biblical Foundation. Nampa, ID:
Pacific Press, 2010.
*Moskala, Jiri. Toward a Biblical Theology of Gods Judgment: A Celebration of the Cross in
Seven Phases of Divine Universal Judgment (An Overview of a Theocentric-Christocentric
Approach). Journal of the Adventist Theological Society 15, no. 1 (Spring 2004): 138165.
*________. The Gospel According to Gods Judgment: Judgment as Salvation. Journal of the
Adventist Theological Society 22, no. 1 (1011): 2849.
*Paulien, Jon. The Role of the Hebrew Cultus, Sanctuary and Temple in the Plot and Structure of the
Book of Revelation, AUSS 33, no. 2 (Autumn 1995): 245264.
Shea, W. H. Selected Studies on Prophetic Interpretation. DARCOM, vol. 1. Washington, DC:
Review and Herald, 1982. (chaps. 1, 3, 5, 6).
White, E. G. Patriarchs and Prophets, pp. 343358 (chapter 30); Great Controversy, pp. 409432,
479491 (chapters 23, 24, 28).
Please note: The assigned reading for the week should be reported on the attendance sheet each
Tuesday. A final (cumulative) report including additional reading is due the day
scheduled for the final exam (reading report form attached). Late reports will not
receive full credit.
Pertinent books and materials in addition to the assigned reading will be placed on hourly reserve in
the James White Library, or may be found in the Heritage Room or the White Estate.
C. Weekly Written Interaction with the Weeks reading of A Song for the Sanctuary
Every week the student is expected to interact in writing (23 pages) with the reading assignment for
the week from A Song for the Sanctuary, by doing the following:
1.
2.
Write five questions covering the main points of the reading from A Song for the Sanctuary,
along with written answers to these questions.
Give a personal response to the reading assignment from A Song for the Sanctuary, assessing in
your opinion what areas are particularly helpful, need more clarification, and/or are not
adequately substantiated, and offering suggestions as to how the material could be presented in
a more relevant and/or user-friendly format.
Note:
The written interaction is due each Tuesday at the beginning of class time for the
topic to be discussed during that class period.
D. Project
The sanctuary project may consist of one of the following: (1) a series of no less than three Bible
studies for non-SDAs, preferably encompassing the entire Sanctuary doctrine; (2) two major
sermons (preferably one for an SDA congregation and one for evangelism outreach or two for
evangelism outreach); or (3) a 1215 page research paper or essay on a selected topic approved by
the instructor, or (4) another original sanctuary-related project (play, radio script, sanctuary model,
musical composition, etc.) approved by the instructor. Assignment (1) or (2) must be fully written
out, revealing clarity of presentation, containing solid support from Scripture (including recent
research as dealt within class lectures or readings), and designed to enhance the appreciation of the
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sanctuary message. The deadline for turning in this project is at the scheduled time for the final
examination (Monday, April 30, 10:30 am).
M.A. (Religion) students are required to write a research paper 2025 pages (minimum) in length
on a topic approved by the instructor. (See list of suggested topics for ideas, although the topic
chosen is not restricted to these suggestions.)
E.
GRADING
Grading Percentages
A =
A- =
B+ =
94% +
9093%
8789%
B =
B- =
C+ =
8386%
8082%
7579%
C =
C- =
D =
6574%
6064%
5059%
T E N TAT I V E S C H E D U L E A N D R E A D I N G L I S T
( T O P I C S , D AT E S , A N D L E C T U R E R S W I T H R E L E VA N T R E A D I N G F O R E A C H )
= Required Reading
Week/Date
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Jan 10
2
Jan 17
3
Jan 24
4
Jan 31
Topics
Orientation/Importance of the Sanctuary Doctrine
(R. Davidson, Lecturer)
Overview of the Sanctuary Doctrine (R. Davidson, Lecturer)
Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, preface and chapters 1 and 2 (sent by e-mail)
Moore, Marvin, The Case for the Investigative Judgment, chapters 14.
Holbrook, Frank B., Light in the Shadows (sent by e-mail, to be read by the end of the
semester).
White, E. G., Patriarchs and Prophets, pp. 343358; The Great Controversy, pp. 409432; 479
491 (to be read by the end of the semester).
Davidson, R. A Song for the Sanctuary, Anchor Points (Review & Herald, 1993), pp. 6773.
Issues in the Sanctuary Doctrine
(R. Davidson, Lecturer)
Davidson, R. A Song for the Sanctuary, chapters 3 and 4 (sent by e-mail).
Moore, Marvin, The Case for the Investigative Judgment, chapters 57.
Adams, R., The Sanctuary Doctrine, passim.
Adventist Review, September 4, 1980 (Report of Sanctuary Review Committee) = Doctrine of the
Sanctuary: A Historical Survey, ed. Frank B Holbrook; Daniel and Revelation Committee
Series, vol. 5, Appendix D, pp. 217224.
Brinsmead, R., Judged by the Gospel, pp. 108111 (cf. pp. 35107 for details).
Davidson, R., Assurance in the Judgment, Adventist Review, 7 January 1988, 1820.
Davidson, R., In Confirmation of the Sanctuary Message. Journal of the Adventist Theological
Society 2, no. 1 (1991): 93114.
Davidson, R., What the Sanctuary Means to Me: Yom Kippur Calls Us to Repentance and Joy.
Adventist Review, 19 February 1987, 1214.
Ford, D., Daniel 8:14, Day of Atonement, and Investigative Judgment, pp. 2572.
Ford, D., Good News for Adventists (58 pp.).
Martin, W., The Truth About Seventh-day Adventism, pp. 174188.
Ministry, October 1980 (Special Sanctuary Issue).
Sanctuary Review Committee, 1980, Statement on Desmond Ford Document, DARCOM, vol. 5,
Appendix D, pp. 217224.
Wallenkampf, A., Challengers to the Doctrine of the Sanctuary, DARCOM, vol. 5, Appendix C,
pp. 197216.
The Original SanctuaryHeaven and Earth
(R. Davidson, Lecturer)
Canale, F., Philosophical Foundations and the Biblical Sanctuary (sent by e-mail).
Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, chapters 5 and 6 (sent by e-mail)
Davidson, Jo Ann, Toward a Scriptural Aesthetic, AUSS 41 (Spring 2003): 101111.
______, Toward a Theology of Beauty: A Biblical Perspective (Lanham, MD: University Press of
America, 2008).
Davidson, R., Cosmic Metanarrative for the Coming Millennium, Journal of the Adventist
Theological Society 11, no. 12 (2000): 102119.
de Souza, Elias Brasil, The Heavenly Sanctuary/Temple Motif in the Hebrew Bible, ATS
Dissertation Series 7 (2005).
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Feb 14
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Feb 21
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Feb 28
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Mar 13
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Mar 27
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Apr 10
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Apr 24
Sanctuary in Hebrews
(R. Davidson, Lecturer)
Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, chapter 14
Moore, The Case for the Investigative Judgment, chapters 2833
Camacho, H., The Altar of Incense in Hebrews 9:34, AUSS 24 (1986): 512.
Cortez, Felix. The Anchor of the Soul that Enters within the Veil: The Ascension of the Son in
the Letter to the Hebrews. PhD dissertation, Andrews University (2008).
Davidson, R., Typology and the Levitical System, Part II, Ministry, April 1984, 1013.
_______, Christs Entry Within the Veil in Hebrews 6:1920: The Old Testament Background.
AUSS 39/2 (Autumn 2001):175190.
________, Inauguration or Day of Atonement? A Response to Norman Youngs Old Testament
Background to Hebrews 6:1920 Revisited. AUSS 40/1 (Spring 2002): 6988.
Davidson, R., Typology in the Book of Hebrews, in Issues in the Book of Hebrews (DARCOM
series, vol. 4), pp. 134156, 169186.
Holbrook, F., Issues in the Book of Hebrews, Ministry, April 1985, 1216, 21.
Rice, G., AUSS 19 (1981): 243246; 23 (1985): 2935; 25 (1987): 6571.
Young, N. H. The Day of Dedication or the Day of Atonement? The Old Testament Background
to Hebrews 6:1920 Revisited, AUSS 40/1 (Spring 2002): 6168.
Midterm Take-home Reflection/Synthesis Paper is due.
Sanctuary and Festival Typology
(R. Davidson, Lecturer)
Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, chapters 13 and 26 (sent in e-mail).
Davidson, Richard M. The Forgotten Festival (unpublished sermon, available from Dorothy
Show, showd@andrews.edu.
________, Ponder the Passover, Shabbat Shalom 53, no. 1 (2006): 49.
________, Sukkot: Festival of Joy! Shabbat Shalom 55, no. 2 (2008): 410.
The Sanctuary in Revelation
(R. Davidson, lecturer)
Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, chapters 23 and24 (sent in e-mail)
Paulien, J., The Role of the Hebrew Cultus, Sanctuary and Temple in the Plot and Structure of
the Book of Revelation, AUSS 33, no. 2 (Autumn 1995): 245264.
Davidson, R., Sanctuary Typology, in Symposium on RevelationBook 1, (DARCOM series,
vol. 6), 99130.
Holbrook, F., ed., The Sanctuary and the Atonement, chapter 17 (= chapter 8, abridged edition).
________, Symposium on RevelationBook 1 (DARCOM series, vol. 6), Chapters 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 13.
Maxwell, C. M., God Cares, vol. II, passim.
Strand, K., Interpreting the Book of Revelation.
________, AUSS articles: 22 (1984): 317325; 25 (1987): 107121; 25 (1987): 267288.
Sanctuary Message and Proclamation
(R. Davidson, Lecturer)
Davidson, R., A Song for the Sanctuary, chapters 25, 27, and 28
Moore, The Case for the Investigative Judgment, chapters 3436
Davidson, R., The Good News of Yom Kippur,Journal of the Adventist Theological Society, 2,
no. 2 (1991): 427.
70 Weeks, Leviticus, Nature of Prophecy, chapter 10.
Spectrum, vol. 11, no. 2 (November 1980); Vol. 14, no. 1 (August 1983), passim.
Goldstein, C., False Balances.
No Class
Prepare final papers!
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Apr 30
Student presentations of creative projects will be held during the final exam time.
CLASS POLICIES
Classroom Seating
To facilitate the instructor in learning each students name, please select a permanent seat (for at least the first half of the
semester) in the classroom.
Disability Accommodations
If you qualify for accommodations under the American Disabilities Act, please see the instructor as soon as possible for referral
and assistance in arranging such accommodations.)
Late Submission of Assessment
All late assessment will incur a 10% per day penalty.
Class Attendance
Regular attendance at all classes, laboratories and other academic appointments is required for each student. Faculty members
are expected to keep regular attendance records. Whenever the number of absences exceeds 10% of the total course
appointments, the teacher may give a failing grade. Merely being absent from campus does not exempt the student from this
policy. Absences recorded because of late registration, suspension, and early/late vacation leaves are not excused. The class
work missed may be made up only if the teacher allows. Three tardies are equal to one absence. (2011 2012 Andrews
University Bulletin, page 29-30)
Excused Absence
Excuses for absences due to illness are granted by the teacher. Proof of illness is required. Residence hall students are required
to see a nurse on the first day of any illness which interferes with class attendance. Non-residence hall students should show
written verification of illness obtained from their own physician. Excuses for absences not due to illness are issued directly to the
deans office. Excused absences do not remove the students responsibility to complete all requirements of a course. Class work
is made up by permission of the teacher. (2011 2012 Andrews University Bulletin, page 30)
Teacher Tardiness
Teachers have the responsibility of getting to class on time. If a teacher is detained and will be late, the teacher must send a
message to the class with directions. If after 10 minutes no message has been received, students may leave without penalty. If
teacher tardiness persists, students have the right to notify the department chair, or if the teacher is the department chair, to notify
the dean. (2011 2012 Andrews University Bulletin, page 30)
Academic Integrity
Andrews University takes seriously all acts of academic dishonesty. Academic dishonesty includes (but is not limited to)
falsifying official documents; plagiarizing; misusing copyrighted material; violating licensing agreements; using media from any
source to mislead, deceive or defraud; presenting anothers work as ones own; using materials during a quiz or examination
other than those specifically allowed; stealing, accepting or studying from stolen examination materials; copying from another
student; or falsifying attendance records. For more details see the 20112011 Andrews University Bulletin, page 30.
Consequences may include denial of admission, revocation of admission, warning from a teacher with or without formal
documentation, warning from a chair or academic dean with formal documentation, receipt of a reduced or failing grade with or
without notation of the reason on the transcript, suspension or dismissal from the course, suspension or dismissal from the
program, expulsion from the university or degree cancellation. Disciplinary action may be retroactive if academic dishonesty
becomes apparent after the student leaves the course, program or university. (2011 2012 Andrews University Bulletin, page 30)
INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
Name ___________________________________
Box No.________
Date__________________
Paulien, Jon
Shea, W. H.
White, E. G.
Book/Article Title
Philosophical Foundations and the Biblical Sanctuary. AUSS 36, no. 2
(Autumn 1998): 183206. (Total of 24 pp.)
A Song for the Sanctuary (forthcoming book for General Conference
Biblical Research Institute). (Approximately 400 pages.)
Light in the Shadows (Total of 23 pp.)
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of Pages