G. Ernest Wright
Biblical scholar (1909–1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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George Ernest Wright (September 5, 1909 – August 29, 1974), was a leading Old Testament scholar and biblical archaeologist. An expert in Ancient Near Eastern archaeology, he was especially known for his work in the study and dating of pottery. He was associated with the biblical theology movement.
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George Ernest Wright | |
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Born | (1909-09-05)September 5, 1909 Granville, Ohio, US[1] |
Died | August 29, 1974(1974-08-29) (aged 64) Massachusetts, US |
Known for | leading Old Testament scholar and biblical archaeologist. An expert in Ancient Near Eastern archaeology, he was especially known for his work in the study and dating of pottery. He was associated with the biblical theology movement |
Spouse | Emily DeNyse Wright |
Children | Three sons and a daughter |
Academic background | |
Education | College of Wooster; McCormick Theological Seminary; Johns Hopkins University |
Thesis | "The Pottery of Palestine from Earliest Times to the End of the Early Bronze Age"[2] (1937) |
Doctoral advisor | William Foxwell Albright at Johns Hopkins University |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Old Testament scholar, Biblical archaeologist, Biblical era Palestinian material culture |
School or tradition | Neo-Orthodox Presbyterianism |
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