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James H. Charlesworth

b. 1940

American theologian

Theologian University teacher
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About James H. Charlesworth

Born 1940. James H. Charlesworth is an American theologian and university teacher.

James Hamilton Charlesworth (born May 30, 1940) is an American academic who served as the George L. Collord Professor of New Testament Language and Literature until January 17, 2019, and Director of the Dead Sea Scrolls Project at the Princeton Theological Seminary. His research interests include the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Hebrew and Christian Bibles, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Josephus, the Historical Jesus, the Gospel of John, and the Book of Revelation.

Works Books

Charlesworth, James H., (1983). Old Testament Pseudepigrapha Vol.1 - Apocalyptic Literature and Testaments, New York, Doubleday (publisher)

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Important facts

Born
30 May 1940, St. Petersburg
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Theologian, university teacher
Nationality
United States
Employers
Princeton Theological Seminary
Also known as
James Hamilton Charlesworth

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Frequently asked questions

Who is James H. Charlesworth?

American theologian

When was James H. Charlesworth born?

James H. Charlesworth was born on 30 May 1940 in St. Petersburg.

What is James H. Charlesworth's occupation?

James H. Charlesworth is a theologian and university teacher.

What nationality is James H. Charlesworth?

James H. Charlesworth is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James H. Charlesworth

· Wikidata: Q6135111

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