J. B. Torrance

Who was J. B. Torrance?

James B. Torrance was Professor of Systematic Theology, University of Aberdeen. He was a younger brother to Thomas F. Torrance and father of Alan Torrance. He gave the 1994 Didsbury Lectures, and the 2001 Warfield Lectures at Princeton.

James Torrance was educated in Edinburgh, receiving First class degrees in Philosophy and Theology. Following this he continued his studies in Marburg and Basel, where he studied with Karl Barth, and then continued research in Oxford.

Professor Torrance took a special interest in international politics, being a staunch opponent of Apartheid, and engaging directly with President F. W. de Klerk. He also engaged with Gerry Adams.