J. A. Thompson

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J. A. Thompson

Religious Studies

#1672

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#3294

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J. A. Thompson's Degrees

• Masters Biblical Studies University of Melbourne
• PhD Biblical Studies Australian National University

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Why Is J. A. Thompson Influential?

According to Wikipedia, John Arthur Thompson was an Australian Old Testament scholar and biblical archaeologist. Thompson studied at the University of Queensland, the University of Melbourne and the University of Cambridge, gaining degrees in science, the arts, and theology. For a number of years he taught chemistry and physics. He taught at the University of Melbourne's School of Middle Eastern Studies , and the Baptist Theological College of New South Wales . He was the first director of the Australian Institute of Archaeology in Melbourne, from 1947. During 1950–51 he was an honorary Fellow of the American Schools of Oriental Research at the Jerusalem school and worked at the archaeological sites of Roman Jericho and Dibon.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With J. A. Thompson?

J. A. Thompson is affiliated with the following schools:

• University of Queensland
• University of Melbourne
• Australian National University
• University of Cambridge