David Lin Papers

Collection

Identifier: Collection 246

Staff Only

Content Description

This collection contains David Lin’s writings and a few letters. It also includes unpublished articles regarding traditional Adventist interpretations on biblical passages and pre-baptismal Bible study materials. There are also writings by Lin about Adventism in China and other places from his personal perspective.

David Lin’s theology and attitudes have shaped at least three generations of Adventist Church members in China since the Chinese Communist Party took over the government in 1949. The strengths and weaknesses of late 20th and early 21st century Chinese Adventism can, in some part, be attributable to David Lin’s influence. This collection is significant for those who are interested in Chinese Adventist studies.

Dates

No dates

Creator

Lin, Yaoxi David , 1917-2011 (Person)

Conditions Governing Use

All users of this collection will complete the "Application to Use Unpublished Records," and observe the regulation specified in the "Patron's Agreement" and "Researcher's Code of Conduct." All records in this collection are open and available for research. Suggested citation for this collection:

Box ___, fld ___, David Lin Papers (collection 246), Center for Adventist Research, James White Library, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI.

Extent

4 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Chinese

Additional Description

Arrangement

The collection came to the Center on twelve 3.5 inch floppy computer disks. They were printed out and the resulting papers organized by the Center for Adventist Research. The processor is fluent in the Chinese language. This was a great benefit in processing this collection since quite a few of the documents are in Chinese.