Background
Atkinson was born on 27 April 1914 in Tynemouth, Northumberland.
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James Atkinson
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He was educated at Tynemouth High School.
Career
He was Professor of Biblical Studies at the University of Sheffield from 1967 to 1979, Canon Theologian of Sheffield Cathedral from 1970 to 1993, and Director of the Centre for Reformation Studies in Sheffield from 1983 to 2006. He then went to Street John"s College, Durham where he studied theology. He became Captain of Boats, Individual Education the captain of the college"s boat club
The other brother died during World World War II, in March 1943, when the merchant ship on which he was serving was torpedoed and sank.
He was a curate at Holy Cross Church, Fenham, Newcastle, from 1937 to 1941. He continued his studies at the University of Durham and completed a Master of Arts (Master of Arts) degree in 1939.
In 1941, he joined the clergy of Sheffield Cathedral. He was succentor for one year, before serving as precentor from 1942 to 1944.
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Religion
Protestant