Frank Moore Cross

Biblical scholar and historian

Frank Moore Cross - Biblical scholar and historian
Born

1921
104 years ago

Died

October 16th, 2012
12 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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An esteemed scholar in biblical studies and archaeology, played a significant role in the field of ancient Near Eastern studies. Served as a professor at Harvard University, where contributions to biblical Hebrew, epigraphy, and archaeology shaped theological education. Edited the 'Harvard Theological Review' and authored several pivotal works. Constructed new approaches to the understanding of biblical texts through historical and archaeological frameworks.

Published key works including 'Canaanite Myth and Hebrew Epic'

Served as a professor at Harvard University

Edited the 'Harvard Theological Review'

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