Papers of David Allan Hubbard

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Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
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2021


Descriptive Summary

Title: Papers of David Allan Hubbard
Dates: 1928-1996
Collection Number: CFT00018
Creator/Collector: Hubbard, David Allan Fuller Theological Seminary
Extent: 124 Boxes, 70 linear feet
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Repository: Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
Pasadena, California 91182
Abstract: The Papers of David Allan Hubbard, 1928-1996 documents David Allan Hubbard’s career as professor, author and evangelical leader, as well as the development of Fuller Theological Seminary from 1963 to 1993. The collection begins with Hubbard’s daily appointment diaries, followed by a large collection of written sermons, course materials, book reviews, endorsements, correspondence, manuscripts, and administrative documents. A small assortment of photographs and audiocassettes, books and personal materials are also included.
Language of Material: English

Access

Supervised use only. Scholarly use within parameters of copyright law.

Publication Rights

All rights reserved.

Preferred Citation

Papers of David Allan Hubbard. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives

Acquisition Information

Donated to Fuller Seminary, Gift of Ruth Hubbard, 2001

Biography/Administrative History

David Allan Hubbard (1928-1996) was the third president of Fuller Theological Seminary. Dr. Hubbard served for thirty years as President and Professor of Old Testament. His presidency is marked by significant changes in the Seminary’s culture. Beyond the academic arena, Hubbard’s addresses and sermons have been heard in churches, seminar rooms, and over the mass media. From 1969 –1980, he was heard regularly on the International Radio Broadcast “The Joyful Sound,” a successor program to Charles E. Fuller's “Old Fashioned Revival Hour.” It was heard on more than 100 stations around the world. Hubbard wrote thirty-six books, many more articles on various issues, and as dozens of entries in biblical reference dictionaries and encyclopedias. He produced commentaries such as the multivolume series Tyndale Commentaries and The Communicator’s Commentary. Hubbard also helped produce the Word Biblical Commentary series in 1982.

Scope and Content of Collection

Topics cover: The Joyful Sound sermon series (an international radio broadcast of the Fuller Evangelistic Association and successor to Charles Fuller’s Old Fashioned Revival Hour radio broadcast); Old Testament reserve materials for students; The Signs and Wonders controversy; The development of Fuller Seminary’s "Mission Beyond the Mission" statement; The Winona Lake School of Theology; The development of Fuller Seminary’s Statement of Faith; The Battle for the Bible controversy; Fuller faculty addresses, lectures and articles; Fuller Seminary campus property documents; Fuller Seminary Women’s Issues papers, including documents concerning Paul Jewett’s Man as Male and Female

Indexing Terms

Radio
Biblical interpretation
Sermons
Missions
Christianity
Higher education
Controversies
Social issues in education
Women in ministry
Theology, Doctrine
Jewett, Paul King
Fuller Theological Seminary

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