Background
Richards, Kent Harold was born on July 6, 1939 in Midland, Texas, United States. Son of Eva E. Richards.
Richards, Kent Harold was born on July 6, 1939 in Midland, Texas, United States. Son of Eva E. Richards.
Bachelor, California State University, 1961. MTh., Claremont School Theology, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Claremont Graduate School, 1969.
Research associate Institute for Antiquities & Christianity, Claremont, California, 1967-1968. Assistant professor Old Testament University Dayton (Ohio), 1968-1972. Professor Old Testament Iliff School Theology, Denver, since 1972.
Chairman Colorado Governor's award in Education Committee, Denver, 1989-1991, Vision 2020: A Study of the Colorado Courts. Judicial advisory council Colorado Supreme Court, 1993-1994. Board directors Colorado Judicial Institute, 1991-1994.
Member Catholic Biblical Association (program committee 1976-1980), Society Biblical Literature (executive secretary 1981-1987, executive director since 1996), American Council Learned Societies, Professional Ski Instructors American, Scholars Press Consortium (chair board trustees since 1997).
Children: Lisken Lynn, Lisanne Elizabeth.