J. N. Andrews was the first SDA missionary sent to countries outside North America. He was born in Poland, Maine, and died at Basel, Switzerland, at the age of 54 years. In 1856, he married Angeline S. Steven; their children were Charles, born in 1857, and Mary, born 1861, and two who died in infancy. He enjoyed “severe study” much more than physical activity; in later years he could read the Bible in seven languages and claimed the ability to reproduce the New Testament from memory. At the age of 17 he began to observe the seventh-day Sabbath. He began to work as a minister at 21, in 1850, and was ordained in 1853.
In 1867 he became the third president of the General Conference. He was an editor of the Review and Herald. On September 15, 1874, with his children Charles and Mary (his wife had died March 18, 1872), he sailed for Switzerland. There he organized the converts and began to publish material on world events, prophecy, Bible doctrines, health, and temperance.
As a theologian Andrews made significant contributions to the development of various doctrines of the SDA denomination. Andrews’ extensive writings on the subject of the seventh-day Sabbath in history were published in a book entitled History of the Sabbath and the First Day of the Week.
Andrews was also active helping in the development of church organization. He was chairman of a three-man committee to suggest a plan of organization for the denominational publishing house, also chairman of a committee to draft a constitution and bylaws for the central organization of the church. during the Civil War, Andrews represented the church in Washington, D.C., to explain why SDA’s believe that participation in combat is contrary to Christian principles, with the result that SDA draftees could apply for noncombatant service.
In 1867 he became the third president of the General Conference. He was an editor of the Review and Herald. On September 15, 1874, with his children Charles and Mary (his wife had died March 18, 1872), he sailed for Switzerland. There he organized the converts and began to publish material on world events, prophecy, Bible doctrines, health, and temperance.
As a theologian Andrews made significant contributions to the development of various doctrines of the SDA denomination. Andrews’ extensive writings on the subject of the seventh-day Sabbath in history were published in a book entitled History of the Sabbath and the First Day of the Week.
Andrews was also active helping in the development of church organization. He was chairman of a three-man committee to suggest a plan of organization for the denominational publishing house, also chairman of a committee to draft a constitution and bylaws for the central organization of the church. during the Civil War, Andrews represented the church in Washington, D.C., to explain why SDA’s believe that participation in combat is contrary to Christian principles, with the result that SDA draftees could apply for noncombatant service.
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