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James Barr
British bible scholar (1924-2006) · United Kingdom · On the map · Academics · Died at 82
James Barr was a Scottish Old Testament scholar, known for his critique of the notion that the vocabulary and structure of the Hebrew language may reflect a particular theological mindset.
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Awards
About this person
At the University of Oxford, he was the Oriel Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture from 1976 to 1978, and the Regius Professor of Hebrew from 1978 to 1989.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1924 to 2006 · aged 82
