James Marion Frost
American Baptist preacher
About James Marion Frost
Lived 1848 – 1916 (aged 68).
James Marion Frost (February 10, 1848 - October 30, 1916) was an American Baptist preacher. He was the founder of the Baptist Sunday School Board, later known as LifeWay Christian Resources, and the author of several books.
Early life Frost was born on February 10, 1848, in Georgetown, Kentucky. He graduated from Georgetown College.
Frost founded the Baptist Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention in Nashville in 1891. He was awarded an honorary LL.D. from his alma mater, Georgetown College, as well as from Baylor University.
The Baptist Sunday School Board changed its name to LifeWay Christian Resources.
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Who was James Marion Frost?
American Baptist preacher
When was James Marion Frost born?
James Marion Frost was born on 10 February 1848 in Georgetown.
When did James Marion Frost die?
James Marion Frost died on 30 October 1916 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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