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]
The Rev. Professor John Marsh CBE | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 November 1904 |
| Died | 26 January 1994 (aged 89) |
| Education | The Skinners' School, Tunbridge Wells |
| Alma mater | University of Edinburgh, Mansfield College, Oxford |
| Occupation(s) | Christian minister, theologion, academic |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
editMarsh 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
editMarsh 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
editMarsh was married to Gladys Marsh for 59 years with whom he had three children.[2]
Selected Works
edit- 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
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.)
- ^ "The Rev Professor John Marsh; Obituary". The Times. 29 January 1994. Retrieved 26 August 2024 – via Gale.com.
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