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John Marsh (theologian)

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The Rev. Professor
John Marsh
CBE
Born(1904-11-05)5 November 1904
Died26 January 1994(1994-01-26) (aged 89)
EducationThe Skinners' School, Tunbridge Wells
Alma materUniversity of Edinburgh, Mansfield College, Oxford
Occupation(s)Christian minister, theologion, academic
Children3

The Reverend Professor John Marsh CBE, MA, DPhil (5 November 1904 – 26 January 1994) was a theologian, Congregational (later United Reformed) minister and college principal.[1] He was principal of Mansfield College, Oxford from 1953 to 1970 leading it during its transition to a permanent private hall of the University of Oxford.[citation needed]

Early life

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Marsh grew up in East Grinstead, West Sussex attending The Skinners' School in Tunbridge Wells.[2] He went on to graduate in philosophy at Edinburgh University.[1]

Career

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Marsh had various posts including the first Professor of Christian Theology at Nottingham University before being appointed principal at Mansfield College, Oxford in 1953 where he remained until 1970.[3]

Personal life

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Marsh was married to Gladys Marsh for 59 years with whom he had three children.[2]

Selected Works

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  • The Fulness of Time (Nisbet and Co, 1952)
  • The Significance of Evanston (London Independent Press, 1954)
  • A Year with the Bible (S.C.M. Press, 1957)
  • Amos and Micah (S.C.M. Press, 1959)
  • Saint John (Pelican New Testament Commentaries) (Penguin, 1968)
  • Jesus in His Lifetime (Sidgwick & Jackson, 1981) ISBN 978-0283986383

References

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  1. ^ a b Kaye, Elaine (9 March 1994). "Obituary: The Rev Professor John Marsh". The Independent. Archived from the original on 27 February 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Marsh, Rev. Prof. John". Who's Who & Who Was Who. A & C Black. Retrieved 25 August 2024. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  3. ^ "The Rev Professor John Marsh; Obituary". The Times. 29 January 1994. Retrieved 26 August 2024 – via Gale.com.