Background
Schmitt, John Jacob was born on May 6, 1938 in Milwaukee. Son of Silvester Joseph and Frances Josephine (Knar) Schmitt.
Schmitt, John Jacob was born on May 6, 1938 in Milwaukee. Son of Silvester Joseph and Frances Josephine (Knar) Schmitt.
Bachelor, Marquette University, 1966. AM, University Chicago, 1970. Doctor of Philosophy, 1977.
Assistant professor, St. Bonaventure (New York) U., 1972-1980; assistant professor, Marquette U., Milwaukee, 1980-1987; associate professor, Marquette U., Milwaukee, since 1987. Visiting professor U. Sheffield, England, 1991.
Member Catholic Biblical Association, Society Biblical Literature, National Association professors Hebrew, American Academy Religion.
Married Roberta Ann O'Hara, July 8, 1967. Children: Maria-Kristina, Tara Elizabeth.