Spectrum (magazine)
Encyclopedia
Spectrum is the official publication of Adventist Forums
, published four times a year. It was established "to encourage Seventh-day Adventist participation in the discussion of contemporary issues from a Christian viewpoint, to look without prejudice at all sides of a subject, to evaluate the merits of diverse views, and to foster intellectual and cultural growth."
, California
was appointed the first editor.
The magazine published the transcripts of some discussions from the 1919 Bible Conference
in the 1970s. Editor Roy Branson later reflected that "was the single most important issue" of the journal.
In 1998, Spectrums offices moved from Takoma Park
, Maryland
to Roseville
, California.
See also the "Meeting the Team" series of interviews, c. 2009.
Adventist Forums
Adventist Forums is an international non-profit organization of Seventh-day Adventists. It publishes Spectrum magazine. Its stated aim is to create community through open conversation. Local groups of the association are known as local forum chapters...
, published four times a year. It was established "to encourage Seventh-day Adventist participation in the discussion of contemporary issues from a Christian viewpoint, to look without prejudice at all sides of a subject, to evaluate the merits of diverse views, and to foster intellectual and cultural growth."
History
Spectrum was founded in 1969. Molleurus Couperus, a physician in Loma LindaLoma Linda, California
Loma Linda is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States, that was incorporated in 1970. The population was 23,261 at the 2010 census, up from 18,681 at the 2000 census...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
was appointed the first editor.
The magazine published the transcripts of some discussions from the 1919 Bible Conference
1919 Bible Conference
The 1919 Bible Conference was a Seventh-day Adventist Church conference or council held from July 1 to August 9, 1919, for denominational leaders, educators, and editors to discuss theological and pedagogical issues. The council was convened by the General Conference Executive Committee led by A. G...
in the 1970s. Editor Roy Branson later reflected that "was the single most important issue" of the journal.
In 1998, Spectrums offices moved from Takoma Park
Takoma Park, Maryland
Takoma Park is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It is a suburb of Washington, D.C., and part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. Founded in 1883 and incorporated in 1890, Takoma Park, informally called "Azalea City," is a Tree City USA and a nuclear-free zone...
, Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
to Roseville
Roseville, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Roseville had a population of 118,788. The population density was 3,279.4 people per square mile...
, California.
Editors
- 1969–1975 Molleurus Couperus
- 1975–1978 Roy Branson and Charles ScrivenCharles ScrivenCharles Scriven is a Seventh Day Adventist theologian, who has been President of Kettering College since 2000. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Kettering foundation and Chair of the Board of Adventist Forums, publisher of Spectrum magazine.-Career:After attending Walla Walla...
- 1978–1998 Roy Branson
- 1998 – present, Bonnie Dwyer
See also the "Meeting the Team" series of interviews, c. 2009.
Internet presence
The Spectrum Blog is edited by Alexander Carpenter. The website was majorly redeveloped in 2007. In December 2008, Spectrum reported that its website ranks second amongst "Adventist news and commentary oriented websites", topped only by the Adventist Review.See also
- Adventist ForumsAdventist ForumsAdventist Forums is an international non-profit organization of Seventh-day Adventists. It publishes Spectrum magazine. Its stated aim is to create community through open conversation. Local groups of the association are known as local forum chapters...
- Adventist TodayAdventist TodayAdventist Today is a bimonthly Christian magazine representing a progressive Seventh-day Adventist perspective. First published in 1993, it is currently edited by J. David Newman, the former editor of Ministry...
, also a progressive Adventist magazine - Progressive AdventismProgressive AdventismProgressive Adventists are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church who disagree with certain beliefs traditionally held by mainstream Adventism and officially by the church. They are often described as liberal Adventism by other Adventists, the term "progressive" is generally preferred as a...
- List of Seventh-day Adventist periodicals