John Tinsley
Ernest John Tinsley (born March 22, 1919 , † July 20, 1992 in Oxford ) was a British Anglican theologian . He was Bishop of Bristol from 1976 to 1985.
life and career
Tinsley was born to a family of farmers and attended the University of Durham . Later he was at Hill University as a lecturer , where he expanded the field of theology.
After his ordination in 1943, he was appointed curate of the Durham and Westoe parishes . He then became a professor at the University of Leeds from 1961 to 1975 .
Tinsley left the university in 1976. He was named Bishop of Bristol and held that office until 1985. He then wrote books and was a lecturer at various universities.
Tinsley was a Spiritual Lord of the House of Lords from 1982 to 1985 .
He was married to Marjorie Dixon and had two daughters.
Works
- 1960: The Imitation of God in Christ
- 1965: The Gospel According to Luke
- 1985: Tragedy, Irony and Faith
- 1990: Tell it Slant
Individual evidence
- ↑ Life story on Independent.co.uk (accessed November 15, 2013)
- ↑ Who's Who 2008 (= Who's Who ). 160th edition. A&C Black, 2007, ISBN 978-0-7136-8555-8 , pp. 2650 (English).
- ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory . No. 1 . Oxford University Press, Oxford 1976, ISBN 978-0-19-200008-8 (English).
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Tomkins |
Bishop of Bristol 1976–1985 |
Barry Rogerson |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Tinsley, John |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Tinsley, Ernest John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British Anglican theologian; Bishop of Bristol (1976–1985) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 22, 1919 |
| DATE OF DEATH | July 20, 1992 |
| Place of death | Oxford |