William Andrew Irwin

Background

Irwin, William Andrew was born on December 6, 1884 in Markdale, Ontario, Canada. Son of Henry Devereaux and Mary Ann (Cunningham) Irwin.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University Toronto, 1912, Master of Arts, 1914. Bachelor of Divinity, Victoria College, Toronto, 1918. Bachelor of Divinity, University of Chicago, 1917, Doctor of Philosophy, 1925.

Doctor of Humane Letters, Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute Religion, 1961.

Career

Teacher, U. Toronto, advancing from lecturer to associate professor Old Testament, 1919-1930. Professor Old Testament language and literature, University of Chicago, 1930-1950, chairman Biblical Field, 1936-1949, acting dean Division School, parts of years 1937, 39, 40, emeritus, since 1950. Professor Old Testament, Southern Methodist University, 1950-1955, emeritus, since 1955.

Visiting professor Union CoLL.B.C., 1932, McMurray College, Abilene, Texas, 1956-1957.

Member Oriental Institute Megiddo Expedition, 1934.

Achievements

• William Andrew Irwin has been listed as a noteworthy clergyman, educator. by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • The Problem of Ezekiel: An Inductive Study

Membership

Member American Standard Bible Committee. Member American Oriental Society, Society Biblical Literature, Canadian Society Biblical Study, Chicago Society Biblical Research (president 1943-1944), Society for Religious Culture (president 1945-1946). Expert witness Deeks-Wells plagiarism suit, 1930.

Armstrong lecturer Victoria University, 1946.

Board of directors Hyde Park Cooperative Society, 1946-1947.

Connections

Married Roberta M. McLaughlin, June 16, 1919. Children: Robert Henry, Mary Norrington, Emily Ruth, Joan Fletcher, Susan Frances.

Father:

Henry Devereaux Irwin

Mother:

Mary Ann (Cunningham) Irwin

Spouse:

Roberta M. McLaughlin

child:

Susan Frances Irwin

child:

Robert Henry Irwin

child:

Emily Ruth Irwin

child:

Joan Fletcher Irwin

child:

Mary Norrington Irwin