Background
Branton, James Rodney was born on May 28, 1906 in Hathorn, Mississippi, United States. Son of Simon Leon and Martha Eulora (Fortenberry) Branton.
Branton, James Rodney was born on May 28, 1906 in Hathorn, Mississippi, United States. Son of Simon Leon and Martha Eulora (Fortenberry) Branton.
Bachelor of Arts, Mississippi College, 1926. Master of Theology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1929. Postgraduate U. Berlin (Germany), 1930-1931.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1934.
Ordained to ministry Baptist Church, 1926. Instructor New Testament interpretation and Greek, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1929-1930. Teaching and research fellow University of Chicago, 1932-1934.
Instructor, acting chairman classical langs. U. Oklahoma, 1934-1936. Professor religion Linfield College, 1936-1938, College Social Science, U. Oregon, 1938-1941.
John B. Trevor professor New Testament interpretation Colgate Rochester (New York) Division School, 1941-1967. Lecturer, member National Christian Mission to Universities, 1939-1967.
Member Society Biblical Literature and Exegesis.
Married Elizabeth Dana, August 5, 1933. Children: Dana Sue, James Rodney, Beth Ella.