Background
Jones, Allen was born on August 14, 1930 in Andalusia, Alabama, United States. Son of Arthur G. and Pearl Fryar Jones.
Jones, Allen was born on August 14, 1930 in Andalusia, Alabama, United States. Son of Arthur G. and Pearl Fryar Jones.
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, Alabama, 1951. Master of Arts, Auburn University, Montgomery, Alabama, 1953. Doctor of Philosophy, University Alabama, University, 1964.
Instructor Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Auburn, Alabama, 1952—1953, University Maryland, Crailshim, Germany, 1954—1956. Graduate teaching assistant University Alabama, Toscaloosa, 1957—1959, assistant professor Montgomery, 1959—1960, Furman University, Greenville, South Carolina, 1960—1966. Professor, archivist Auburn University, Montgomery, 1966—1991.
Retired, 1991; Colonel United States Army, 1953-1956, Germany.
Each person is responsible before God for his or her own understanding of the Bible and is encouraged to work out his or her salvation with fear and trembling.
Christians should exercise vigorously their responsibilities to participate in the political process by registering to vote, educating themselves about the issues, and voting according to their biblical beliefs, convictions, and values.
Christians with differing interpretation of the Bible should be engaged in discussions about the ways the Bible can be applied to major world issues.
Board directors Auburn University Federal Credit Union, 1970—1973. Member Alabama Records Commission, 1958—1991, Alabama History Commission, 1966—1970, Auburn Housing Authority, 1980—1982.
Married Grace Humphrey Preiss, April 25, 1953. Children: Allen W., Pamela Gail Saia, Jeffrey Preiss.