J. William Whedbee (September 24, 1938January 22, 2004) was an American Biblical historian. He was the Nancy J. Lyon Professor of Biblical History and Literature at Pomona College in

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, where he taught for 37 years. He was succeeded by Erin M. Runions.

Early life and education

Whedbee was born on September 24, 1938. He attended Westmont College, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Yale University.

Works

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Recognition

Whedbee won Pomona's Wig Award, the college's highest honor for teaching, five times.

References

1938 births 2004 deaths American biblical scholars Pomona College faculty Place of birth missing Place of death missing Alumni of Westcott House, Cambridge Fuller Theological Seminary alumni Yale University alumni {{US-theologian-stub