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William G. Dever

American archaeologist · United States · On the map · Academics · Born 1933 · age 92

William Gwinn Dever is an American archaeologist, Biblical scholar, historian, semiticist, and theologian. He is an active scholar of the Old Testament, and historian, specialized in the history of the Ancient Near East and the ancient kingdoms of Israel and Judah in biblical times.

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Awards

Percia Schimmel Prize1982
Guggenheim Fellowship1981

About this person

He was Professor of Near Eastern Archaeology and Anthropology at the University of Arizona in Tucson from 1975 to 2002. He is a Distinguished Professor of Near Eastern Archaeology at Lycoming College in Pennsylvania.

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Living
Dates
Born 1933 · age 92