On Sabbath, November 17, 2007, in conjunction with a theological symposium in San Diego a Festschrift was presented to Gerhard Pfandl in celebration of his 65th birthday. A group of his former students took the initiative, organized the project, and invited his friends, colleagues, and former students to contribute articles to it. The result has been an excellent collection of biblical, historical, and theological articles dealings with issues of theological interest to the Adventist and non-Adventist theological communities.

The significant contributions of Gerhard Pfandl to the theological thinking of the church in the classroom and through his work at the BRI give to the honor bestowed on him a solid foundation. The staff of BRI joins his former students in recognizing that precious labor of service to the Lord and his Church. We pray that the Lord may give him many more years in His service.

The hardcover volume was edited by three of his former students (Martin Pröbstle, Gerald A. Klingbeil, and Martin G. Klingbeil) and is entitled, “For You Have Strengthened Me:” Biblical and Theological Studies in Honor of Gerhard Pfandl in Celebration of His 65th Birthday (St. Peter am Hart, Austria: Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen, 2007). Copies can be ordered through BRI or directly from Martin Pröbstle, Seminar Schloss Bogenhofen, 4963 St. Peter am Hart, Austria. Price: € 25.00; US $40.00.