About Stephen W. Paine
Lived 1908 – 1992 (aged 83). Stephen W. Paine was an American protestant theologian.
Stephen William Paine (October 28, 1908 – February 9, 1992) was the president of Houghton College, and the president of the National Association of Evangelicals from 1948 to 1950.
Biography Paine was the son of Stephen Hugh Paine and Mary Wilfrieda (Fischer) Paine. In 1930, he graduated from Wheaton College. In 1933, he began teaching at Houghton College, became Academic Dean in 1935, and was president from 1937 to 1972. In 1940, he ran on the Prohibition ticket for U.S. Senator from New York. He was President of the National Association of Evangelicals from 1948 to 1950.
He helped translate the New International Version of the Bible.
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Who was Stephen W. Paine?
American academic (1908-1992)
When was Stephen W. Paine born?
Stephen W. Paine was born on 28 October 1908 in Grand Rapids.
When did Stephen W. Paine die?
Stephen W. Paine died on 9 February 1992.
What was Stephen W. Paine's occupation?
Stephen W. Paine was a protestant theologian.
What nationality was Stephen W. Paine?
Stephen W. Paine was American.
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