About Ernst Würthwein
Lived 1909 – 1996 (aged 86). Ernst Würthwein was a German theologian, university teacher and protestant theologian.
Ernst Würthwein (20 September 1909 – 7 February 1996) was a German Protestant theologian.
He was a professor of Old Testament at the University of Marburg. He worked mainly on questions of textual history of the Old Testament. He was the author and co-author of numerous books.
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Who was Ernst Würthwein?
German theologian (1909–1996)
When was Ernst Würthwein born?
Ernst Würthwein was born on 20 September 1909 in Tübingen.
When did Ernst Würthwein die?
Ernst Würthwein died on 7 February 1996 in Marburg.
What was Ernst Würthwein's occupation?
Ernst Würthwein was a theologian, university teacher and protestant theologian.
What nationality was Ernst Würthwein?
Ernst Würthwein was German.
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