John Bright (biblical scholar)
John Bright (1908–1995) was an American biblical scholar and the author of several books, including the influential A History of Israel (1959), currently in its fourth edition (2000). He was closely associated with the American school of biblical criticism pioneered by William F. Albright, which sought to marry archaeology to a defense of the reliability of the Bible, especially the earlier books of the Old Testament.
The Reverend John Bright | |
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| Born | September 25, 1908 Chattanooga, Tennessee, US |
| Died | March 26, 1995 (aged 86) Richmond, Virginia, US |
| Spouse | Carrie Bright (died 1985) |
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| Religion | Christianity (Presbyterian) |
| Church | Presbyterian Church in the United States |
| Ordained | 1935 |
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| Thesis | The Age of King David (1940) |
| Academic advisors | William F. Albright |
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| Discipline | Biblical studies |
| Sub-discipline | Old Testament studies |
| School or tradition | Biblical archaeology |
| Institutions | Union Theological Seminary in Virginia |
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| Notable works | A History of Israel (1959) |
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