"OUR MEDICAL SCHOOL"
As workers and laymen we frequently and appreciatively refer to the College of Medical Evangelists as "our medical school at Lorna Linda." Now, while this is in a measure correct, it is not wholly so for two reasons:
1. CME comprises eight professional colleges, of which the School of Medicine is but one. Others include the schools of Dentistry, Nursing, Medical Technology, and Graduate Studies.
2. CME began its existence at Loma Linda, but it also has a campus in Los Angeles, some sixty miles distant. Therefore the location of the College of Medical Evangelists—or "our medical school" if we are speaking of the School of Medicine in particular—can be referred to correctly only as we think of both campuses: Loma Linda and Los Angeles.
CME is a growing institution in every way.
Its successful operation today also includes two large teaching hospitals—the Loma Linda Sanitarium and Hospital and the White Memorial Hospital—with two outpatient clinics connected with each.
When this institution first opened at the Loma Linda Sanitarium in 1906, it offered an "evangelistic-medical" course, collegiate subjects, music, and a nurses' course. It was not until 1914 that the first class in the School of Medicine was graduated. Other schools have since been added. The campus in Los Angeles became an actual part of the college in 1917 with the opening of the White Memorial Hospital. Students of medicine, nursing, and physical therapy divide their time almost equally between the two campuses.
R. A. A.
A DENTIST IS A DOCTOR
Sometimes we hear an expression like this: "We are happy today to have with us our doctors and dentists." Now is that correct? Of course there may be good reasons for making some differentiation; but are not our dentists doctors too? At least they are in the United States. The degree they hold—D.D.S.—designates them "Doctors of Dental Surgery." Their particular profession is highly technical and specialized. The skilled work of a dentist requires the same basic training as that of a doctor of medicine. So it would seem in place to speak of our dentists, along with our physicians, as doctors. To refer to "our physicians and dentists" would be correct, because a dentist is not a physician, but both are recognized in the professional world as doctors. And the contributions of both to suffering humanity are playing a wonderful part in the great over-all program of evangelism. We do not pose as correctors, but because incorrect expressions are frequently made we merely draw attention to that fact. True nomenclature is important.
We are happy to have our own School of Dentistry as one of the departments of our College of Medical Evangelists. And those who graduate from this school will play a very valuable role in the great program of medical missionary work. We know of no more earnest and sincere group of self-supporting evangelists than our Christian dentists.
B. G.
"DEAD MEN DO TELL TALES"
That's how the title of the subject ran on the handbill—"Dead Men Do Tell Tales"—and we believe it's a good title. "Amazing Discoveries in Bible Lands . . . Hear How Archeological Findings Confirm the Historical Accuracy of the Bible," ran the subtitles; and, "On the Screen in Natural Color—Actual Photographs of Long-lost Bible Cities Unearthed to the Light of Day."
Of course, James J. Cox, one of our evangelists in New Zealand and from whose handbill we are quoting, has had the advantage of a visit to Bible lands. However, other evangelists who have never visited those areas have also used the foregoing title, or similar ones. But there are important things to know when presenting these subjects publicly.
Siegfried H. Horn, Professor of Archeology and History of Antiquity at our SDA Theological Seminary, has pointed out some of these in his article on page 42 of this issue of THE MINISTRY. This article also lists some very reliable authors who can be studied with confidence. Certain of the pitfalls that the uninitiated will need to look out for in the field of archeology are here presented. Also on page 46 of this issue is a comprehensive book review of the new volume, Archeology and the Old Testament. And the new Adventist Commentary contains most valuable historic background.
Another valuable help in this field will be the little book Light From Dust Heaps, by Siegfried Horn. This 96-page volume covers in a brief and authentic fashion the more recent discoveries that confirm the Bible. It was published by the Review and Herald and was the Voice of Prophecy book-for-the-month during August of this year. It is now available as a regular volume through your Book and Bible House for those who did not get it from the Voice of Prophecy.
Our evangelists are realizing more and more that large groups of people are interested in the historic records that reveal the accuracy of the Word of God. But when we announce such a subject we must be sure we have the up-to-date facts in these fields of research. A poorly informed and unprepared preacher who dares to open up those areas only succeeds in revealing his own lack of background. But one who is aware of the opportunity and has prepared himself can make a very acceptable presentation. The standard set before the Adventist minister is to become, by the grace of God, an intellectual and spiritual giant. Reading, concentrated study, and importunate prayer are the prerequisites to really efficient leadership in any branch of God's work. But to the careful student the Bible becomes a window to an ever-enlarging vision through the study of Biblical archeology.
R. A. A.