John McRay

John Robert McRay (17 December 1931 - 24 August 2018) was an archaeologist, and professor emeritus of New Testament at Wheaton College (Illinois).[1][2] He supervised excavating teams in the Holy Land: Caesarea, Sepphoris, and Herodium. He also was an expert in the languages, cultures, geography, and history of Israel-Palestine.[3]

John McRay
Born17 December 1931 
Holdenville 
Died24 August 2018  (aged 86)
EducationDoctor of Philosophy 
Alma mater
OccupationUniversity teacher, New Testament scholar, archaeologist 
Employer
Position heldEmeritus (Wheaton College, 2002) 

Notable Works

  • Alfred J. Hoerth; John McRay (2019). The Bible Archaeology: An Exploration of the History and Culture of Early Civilizations. Lion Hudson Plc. ISBN 9780857216977.
  • John McRay (2008). Archaeology and the New Testament. Baker Academic. ISBN 9780801036088.
  • John McRay (2003). Paul: His Life and Teaching. Baker Academic. ISBN 9780801024030.

References

  1. David Capes. "John McRay, RIP". Thoughts on the New Testament... and Other Stuff by David B Capes.
  2. "Dr. John Robert McRay 1931 - 2018". Tennessean.
  3. "John McRay, Ph.D." Wheaton College: School of Biblical and Theological Studies.


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