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Robert M. Solomon is a former bishop of the Methodist Church in Singapore, serving from 2000 to 2012. As bishop he was the head of this Christian denomination, which is one of the largest Protestant churches in Singapore. He is an ordained Methodist minister, elected by the other ordained ministers to serve a term as bishop. For more information, you may visit his website.
Solomon earned an MBBS from the University of Singapore (now National University of Singapore) in 1980, an M.Div. (summa cum laude) from Asian Theological Seminary in 1984, an M.I.S. (Hons) (Intercultural Studies) from Alliance Biblical Seminary in 1984, and a Ph.D. in pastoral theology from the University of Edinburgh in 1993. [1]
Solomon has worked as a medical doctor and church pastor. He was a principal of Trinity Theological College, Singapore. He was first elected bishop in 2000 and re-elected in 2004 and 2008, whilst ending his full quadrennial thrice elected term in 2012 (serving a total of 12 years). [2] As of 2005 he was also vice president of the National Council of Churches of Singapore. [3]
Solomon is married, and has 2 daughters, 1 son and 4 grandchildren.
He has spoken and taught ministry in many countries. He has also contributed many articles to books, theological dictionaries and journals and authored numerous books, including The Race, The Conscience, The Enduring Word, The Virtuous Life and The Sermon of Jesus. [4]
Check out his full collection of titles available at https://www.robertsolomon.org/category/all-products
His recent releases include:
2024: My Suffering Servant: Facing Life's Mysteries and Finding God's Presence in Job
In the Beginning: Tracing the Gospel Story in Genesis
2023 : The Book of Revelations: Encouragement For Troubled Times
The Reformation : The Thoughts, Lives and Legacy of the Reformers
2022 : Practical Christianity: The Book of James and Its Relevance Today
The Living Stories Of Jesus: Interpreting and Applying the Parables
Apprenticed To Jesus: Learning From Him, Living Like Him
Publications in earlier years include the following:
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