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Fred E. Young

1919 – 2005

American biblical scholar

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Lived 1919 – 2005 (aged 86). Fred E. Young was an American biblical scholar and translator.

Fred E. Young (April 6, 1919 – June 6, 2005) was an American biblical scholar who served as professor of Old Testament studies and dean at Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City. He is noted as the author of the Kansas Qumran Bibliographic Project, a collection of everything written on or about the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Early life and education Young was born in Watsontown, Pennsylvania, but lived more than fifty years in the Kansas City area. After graduating from Practical Bible Training School (1939) and William Jewell College (1947), he earned his Ph.D. from Dropsie College in Hebrew studies and ancient languages. and as interim pastor in at least 15 congregations in Kansas. He was also noted as a prolific traveler, having visiting more than 200 countries during his lifetime.

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Who was Fred E. Young?

American biblical scholar (1919-2005)

When was Fred E. Young born?

Fred E. Young was born on 6 April 1919 in Watsontown.

When did Fred E. Young die?

Fred E. Young died on 6 June 2005.

What was Fred E. Young's occupation?

Fred E. Young was a biblical scholar and translator.

What nationality was Fred E. Young?

Fred E. Young was American.

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· Wikipedia: Fred E. Young

· Wikidata: Q16016642

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