Donald Guthrie | |
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Born |
Ipswich, Suffolk |
21 February 1916
Died | 8 September 1992 Pinner, Middlesex |
(aged 76)
Nationality | British |
Occupation | New Testament scholar |
Title | Lecturer and Vice-Principal |
Spouse(s) | Mary (née Freeman) |
Children | four sons, two daughters |
Academic background | |
Education | London Bible College |
Thesis year | Ph.D. 1961 |
Academic work | |
Discipline | Biblical studies |
Sub discipline | NT studies |
Notable works |
New Testament Introduction (1962) & New Testament Theology (1981) |
Donald Guthrie (February 21, 1916 – September 8, 1992) was a British New Testament scholar, best known for his New Testament Introduction (1962) and New Testament Theology (1981) which are recognized as significant books related to the New Testament.
Guthrie studied on the Bachelor of Divinity programme at London Bible College (now London School of Theology), which was accredited by the University of London. Before completing his degree, Guthrie began lecturing at the college, at the invitation of the college's principal, Ernest Kevan. He continued lecturing at the college until his retirement in 1982, becoming Vice-Principal in 1978. He then served as President of the college from 1983 until his death.