G. Ernest Wright

George Ernest Wright
Born(1909-09-05)September 5, 1909
Granville, Ohio, US[2]
DiedAugust 29, 1974(1974-08-29) (aged 64)
Massachusetts, US
Known forleading Old Testament scholar and biblical archaeologist. An expert in Ancient Near Eastern archaeology, he was especially known for his work in the study and dating of pottery. He was associated with the biblical theology movement
SpouseEmily DeNyse Wright
ChildrenThree sons and a daughter
Academic background
EducationCollege of Wooster; McCormick Theological Seminary; Johns Hopkins University
Thesis"The Pottery of Palestine from Earliest Times to the End of the Early Bronze Age"[1] (1937)
Doctoral advisorWilliam Foxwell Albright at Johns Hopkins University
Academic work
DisciplineOld Testament scholar, Biblical archaeologist, Biblical era Palestinian material culture
School or traditionNeo-Orthodox Presbyterianism

George Ernest Wright (September 5, 1909 – August 29, 1974), was a leading Old Testament scholar and biblical archaeologist. An expert in Ancient Near Eastern archaeology, he was especially known for his work in the study and dating of pottery. He was associated with the biblical theology movement.

  1. ^ James D. Smart, Past, Present, Future of Biblical Theology (The Westminster Press, 1979), p.12.
  2. ^ SmokyKin.com genealogical profile for Caroline Lucretia Shedd, George Ernest Wright's mother

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