William Whittingham (1524-1579), scholar

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William Whittingham (c1524-1579) was a British scholar.

Biography

Biblical scholar and religious reformer. During his exile in Geneva published (1557-60) a new English translation of the Bible (including the Old Testament Apocrypha). In 1560 returned to England and was dean of Durham.

Works on Second Temple Judaism

Edited volumes

  • Geneva Bible (1557-1560)

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