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American theologian, pastor, and academic

For the science fiction editor, see John Carnell.

Edward John Carnell (28 June 1919^[1][2] – 25 April 1967^[3]) was a prominent Christian theologian and apologist, was an ordained Baptist pastor, and served as President of Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California.

He was the author of nine major books, several of which attempted to develop a fresh outlook in Christian apologetics. He also wrote essays that were published in several other books, and was a contributor of articles to periodicals such as The Christian Century and Christianity Today.^[4]

Family

Carnell was born in Antigo, Wisconsin, on June 28, 1919, and was the third of four children born to Herbert Carnell and Fannie Carstens.

He was married to Shirley Rowe, a school teacher from Wisconsin.^[4]

Education

Carnell began his tertiary education at Wheaton College, Illinois, w