John Taylor (bishop of St Albans)
| The Rt Revd John Taylor | |
|---|---|
| Bishop of St Albans | |
| Diocese | Diocese of St Albans |
| Installed | 14 June 1980 |
| Term ended | August 1995 (retired) |
| Predecessor | Robert Runcie |
| Successor | Christopher Herbert |
| Other posts |
Honorary assistant bishop in Ely (1995–present) and in Europe (1997–present) Lord High Almoner 1988–1997 |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | c. 1956 |
| Consecration | 1 May 1980 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 May 1929 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Parents | George & Gwendoline |
| Spouse | Linda Barnes (m. 1956) |
| Children | 1 son; 2 daughters |
| Profession | Academic & writer (theologian) |
| Alma mater | Christ's College, Cambridge |
John Bernard Taylor (born 6 May 1929) is a British bishop and theologian. He was the Archdeacon of West Ham from 1975 to 1980, the Bishop of St Albans from 1980 to 1995 and the Lord High Almoner from 1988 to 1997.
Taylor was consecrated on 1 May 1980, enthroned at St Albans on 14 June 1980 and retired in August 1995.[1] He has authored a number of religious books from a Christian viewpoint.[2][3]
Books
- A Christian's guide to the Old Testament (Moody Press, 1966)
- Ezekiel: An introduction and commentary (Tyndale Press, 1969)
- The Minor Prophets (Eerdmans, 1970)
- Preaching through the Prophets (CBP Press, 1985)
- Ezekiel (Inter-Varsity Press, 2009)
References
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Robert Runcie |
Bishop of St Albans 1980–1995 |
Succeeded by Christopher Herbert |
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