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William Hatch

1875 – 1972

American theologian

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Lived 1875 – 1972 (aged 97). William Hatch was an American theologian.

William Henry Paine Hatch (August 2, 1875 – November 11, 1972) was an American theologian and New Testament scholar.

Early life and education Hatch was born in Camden, New Jersey. He attended Harvard University, graduating in 1898 (Ph.D., 1904). Afterward, he graduated the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the General Theological Seminary in New York City. Hatch earned a Doctor of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in New York and a Doctor of Theology from the University of Strasbourg.

Career Hatch was ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in 1902. He was Professor of the Literature and Interpretation of the New Testament at the Episcopal Theological School in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Hatch published many articles and reviews and was the author of The Pauline Idea of Faith (1917), and, with C. C. Edmunds, The Gospel Manuscripts of the General Theological Seminary (1918).

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Education
Harvard University, Union Theological Seminary
Employers
General Theological Seminary
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship
Also known as
Will A. Hatch, William Henry Paine Hatch

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Hatch?

American theologian

When was William Hatch born?

William Hatch was born on 2 August 1875 in Camden.

When did William Hatch die?

William Hatch died on 11 November 1972 in Randolph.

What was William Hatch's occupation?

William Hatch was a theologian.

What nationality was William Hatch?

William Hatch was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Hatch

· Wikidata: Q16066846

· DBpedia: William Hatch (theologian)

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