Adam Cleghorn Welch

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1864 – 1943

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Who was Adam Cleghorn Welch?

Adam Cleghorn Welch was a Scottish clergyman and biblical scholar.

After studying in the Synod Hall of the United Presbyterian Church, he served in the ministry for 26 years. In 1909, he was awarded an honorary Th.D. from Germany for his 1901 publication of Anselm and His Work. From 1907–1911, he held the convenership for the College Committee of the United Free Church. In 1913, he became professor of Old Testament at New College, Edinburgh, retiring in 1934. From 1933–34 he was appointed the Baird Lecturer, while in 1938 he delivered the Schweich Lectures on Biblical Archaeology. He died at Helensburgh, Dumbartonshire.

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Born
May 14, 1864
Nationality
  • Scotland
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Died
Feb 19, 1943
Helensburgh

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on July 23, 2013

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