The First-Ever Biography of Hiram Edson

NEW FROM OAK & ACORN PUBLISHING

n the 140 years since Hiram Edson died, no one has written a book about his life. Why not? One reason is the paucity of primary sources. Edson kept no diaries, wrote no books, and sent few articles, letters, or reports to the Advent Review. A second reason is that when he died, Edson was out of favor with church leaders due to his uncooperative spirit and his unorthodox interpretations of biblical prophecies and symbols. This created a third problem: How to write an honest biography of a man whom many distrusted and one even called a “confirmed crank” and “a trial to the success and critical thinking skills. Most importantly, we desire those interested in bringing students closer to Christ by nurturing the whole person and embracing concepts for lifelong learning. If you are interested, please contact Human Resources at HR@ puc.edu or call 707-965-6231.

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For Sale

Retiring SDA optometrist in NW Calif. selling a very profitable practice. There are no other optometry, ophthalmology, or optician practices in this city or county. Local Adventist church and K-8 school. The office is 5 blocks from an amazing coastline with surrounding beautiful forests, beaches, and rivers. 1250 sq. ft. office with a wonderful staff. If interested, please contact sinouye7@gmail.com.

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In this path-breaking scholarly biography, Brian Strayer explores the religious, social, cultural, and political milieu of upstate New York that shaped Edson’s life. Based on detailed research from over 300 primary and secondary sources, Strayer shares Edson’s genealogical roots, describes his charismatic “presentments,” analyzes his post-Millerite experiences, examines his tableau of friends and enemies, explores his relationships with his ministerial partners, explicates his numerological and symbolic prose, highlights both his triumphs and the tragedies of his final days, and provides reasons why Edson’s legacy today remains so

August 2023

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Travel on a faith-based tour to Israel, Egypt, Turkey, Rome, or Vietnam on a special cultural discovery tour with Dr. Carl Cosaert, New Testament Professor at Walla Walla University. To learn more about these inspirational tours that renew your faith, visit www. adventtours.org or email info@adventtours.org.

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Sunnydale Adventist Academy Alumni Weekend , Oct. 6-7, 2023. All alumni, former faculty and staff are invited to attend "Let's Gather Together" Alumni Weekend. Sunnydale Adventist Academy, 6818 Audrain Rd 9139, Centralia, MO 65240 For more information, please contact alumni@sunnydale.org or 573-682-2164 x200.

Missing Members

Pomona Valley Spanish company , 402 E 6th St., Pomona, CA 91766. Contact: Cesar Guillen, clerk, 909-910-4342. Nevit Arias, Eneyda Arreoloa, Raquel Roxana Ayon, Luz Beltran, Antonea Corona, Beatrice Cruz, Mendoza Yosi Cuesta, Margarita Cuevas, Kevin Rafael Dimas, Recinos Yolanda Dimas, Alba Donado, Astrid Duran, Andrew Elizarraras, Alex Escalante, Juan Garces, Guillermo Garcia, Rosa Gomez, Humberto Gusman, Catalina De Jesus Henriquez, Guadalupe Heredia, Darrin Mateo Hernandez, Sandra Hernandez, Saul Hernandez, Jennifer Herrera, Jonathan Ledesma, Juan Ledesma, Mauricio Lopez, Available through Amazon

Miguel Lorenzo, Nicolas Lorenzo, Ruth Lorenzo, Juan Maldonado, William Mancilla, Ivan Marin, Ana Maria Marroquin, Reyna Moreno, Karina Nolasco, Blanca Ojeda, Tomasa Guadalupe Oliveros, Karen Partoja, Isabel Patino, Margarita Rodriguez, Omar Rodriguez, Jose Guadalupe Sapien, Sarah Jane Sapien, Angel Solorzano, Brenda Solorzano, Jair Solorzano, Miriam Solorzano, Reyna Solorzano, Angel Tenorio, Leonardo Antonia Avila Trejo, Silvia Inez Vargas, Ana Gloria Vega, Benjamin Verduzco, Paul Xique.

At Rest

Celaya, Elvia – b. April 22, 1942, Bernalillo, N.M.; d. March 4, 2023, Bernalillo, N.M.; Survivors: husband, Guillermo; sons, Chris, Gabriel, Andrew; daughters, Valerie, Barbara, Cynthia, Amy, Robin; 26 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Elvia was the kindergarten Sabbath School teacher at San Jose Central church for many years before she moved to New Mexico.

Cowper, Donald – b. June 17, 1939, Johannesburg, South Africa; d. June 18, 2023, Turlock, Calif.; Survivors: wife, Starrlene; daughter, Denene. A member of the Ceres church, he helped established KADV radio station and was a producer and recording engineer there.

Cox, Doris – b. Feb. 12, 1926, San Diego, Calif.; d. May 30, 2023, Citrus Heights, Calif. Survivors: son, Gordon Cox; daughter, Diane Alberts; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Calistoga church and looked forward to seeing her Jesus when He comes back to bring her home.

Marxmiller, Norma – b. March 22, 1931, Oakdale, Calif.; d. April 28, 2023, Sonora, Calif. Survivors: son, Jim; daughters, Jane Bork, Julie Lewis; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Discover Life church.