Robert Davidson (theologian)

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Robert Davidson (30 March 1927 – 22 September 2012) was Professor of Old Testament at the University of Glasgow (Trinity College) and was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1990. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Biography of Robert Davidson". University of Glasgow Story. University of Glasgow. 12 August 2008. Retrieved 25 March 2011.
  2. "Obituary: The Very Rev Professor Robert Davidson. MA, BD, DD, FRSE". The Scotsmanl. 2 October 2012. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
Religious titles
Preceded by
Bill McDonald
Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
19901991
Succeeded by
William Macmillan