Clyde T. Francisco Explained
Clyde Taylor Francisco (June 2, 1916 - August 21, 1981) was born in Virgilina, Virginia and was the John R. Sampey Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky.[1] He taught Old Testament for over 30 years and his book titled Introducing the Old Testament remained in print for more than 25 years.
Early life and education
He was born in Virgilina, Virginia and graduated with honors from the University of Richmond before serving several churches in Virginia and Kentucky. He received his Th.M. degree in 1942 and Th.D.degree in 1944 from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Upon graduation, he remained at Southern Seminary as an instructor in Old Testament.
Family
His son Don Francisco is a Christian singer/songwriter.
Legacy
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary offers an annual Clyde T. Francisco Preaching Award.[2]
Works
Notes and References
- https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=BbhoDwAAQBAJ&pg=PA151&lpg=PA151&dq=Clyde+Taylor+Francisco&source=bl&ots=8f9dau9ChX&sig=ACfU3U3_TCDLY2_K1WZvT0lyRBBrso3Xvw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj0p8-IhPmBAxUr3AIHHcYyDE04HhDoAXoECAIQAw#v=onepage&q=Clyde%20Taylor%20Francisco&f=false Google Books website, The Collected Writings of James Leo Garrett Jr., 1950-2015: Volume Two ... by James Leo Garrett (page 151)
- https://www.sbts.edu/students/the-clyde-t-francisco-preaching-award-application/ The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Award application form
- https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Introducing_the_Old_Testament.html?id=UVaGcgAACAAJ&redir_esc=y Google Books website, Introducing the Old Testament
- https://www.nobts.edu/_resources/pdf/Academics/Syllabi/S2020/OTHB6322ColeS2020Inet.pdf New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary website, Curriculum for course OTHB6322 THB6322 Hebrew Exegesis: Jeremiah
