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David Kaylor

1933 – 2022

New Testament scholar

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Lived 1933 – 2022 (aged 88–89). David Kaylor was a religious studies scholar.

Robert David Kaylor (October 1, 1933 – April 20, 2022) was an American New Testament scholar who was James Sprunt Professor of Religion at Davidson College. Born in New Market, Alabama, he obtained his PhD at Duke University. Kaylor died on April 20, 2022, at the age of 88.

In his book, Jesus the Prophet: His Vision of the Kingdom on Earth, Kaylor argues that Jesus was a social and political reformer who was driven by a desire to return a supposed pre-monarchical egalitarianism.

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Born
1933
Birth century
Education
Duke University
Also known as
Robert David Kaylor

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Kaylor?

New Testament scholar

When was David Kaylor born?

David Kaylor was born in 1933.

When did David Kaylor die?

David Kaylor died on 20 April 2022.

What was David Kaylor's occupation?

David Kaylor was a religious studies scholar.

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· Wikipedia: David Kaylor

· Wikidata: Q5235878

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