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January 20th is John Alexis Edgren's Birthday! Let's celebrate JAE Day by learning about why JAE was the most interesting man alive. Did you know he was the founder of Bethel Seminary? #HappyBirthJAE

Do You Know Your Bethel Founder Trivia?

If you picked Jay Barnes... I don't even know what to say.

This is JAE!

First things first: which is JAE?

JAE knew 32 languages. 16 spoken & 16 unspoken.

How many languages did JAE know?

Even as a Swede living in America, JAE was one of the leading Egyptologists in his time. He was also a painter, author, theologian, sailor, soldier, and educator.

Egyptologist!

Which of the following was JAE known for?

Although it's not very special, it is pretty darn neat.

Turtle soup in Cuba!

Which of the following odd things did JAE do?

He founded Baptist Union Theological Seminary in 1871 in Chicago, IL
(which became Bethel University). The seminary trained pastors to serve Swedish Baptist immigrants, fleeing religious persecution in Europe.

Swedish!

Which immigrants did JAE open Bethel Seminary for?

How many siblings did JAE have?

On their wedding trip, JAE and his new wife viewed the majestic grandeur of Niagra Falls

Niagara Falls

Where did JAE go on his honeymoon?

JAE showed talent for drawing in his earliest years. For relaxation, he would shut himself in his study for a day or two and make a drawing of the sea—to this day he has been admired by modern painters.

Draw Sketches of the Sea.

What did JAE do to relax?

If you do go here, you may wanna brush up on some BU history.  
Make sure to go to the DC party (cupcakes provided), enjoy the scavenger hunt, watch the video, and more!   
#HappyBirthJAE

Do you even go here?

Not, bad. You must be a Royal, but not a descendant of Edgren.  
Make sure to go to the DC party (cupcakes provided), enjoy the scavenger hunt, watch the video, and more!   
#HappyBirthJAE

Go you.  
Make sure to go to the DC party (cupcakes provided), enjoy the scavenger hunt, watch the video, and more!   
#HappyBirthJAE

Are you a descendent of the great JAE himself?

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