J. William Whedbee

J. William Whedbee (September 24, 1938 – January 22, 2004) was an American Biblical historian.^[1] He was the Nancy J. Lyon Professor of Biblical History and Literature at Pomona College in Claremont, California, where he taught for 37 years.^[2] He was succeeded by Erin M. Runions.^[3]

Early life and education

Whedbee was born on September 24, 1938. He attended Westmont College, Fuller Theological Seminary, and Yale University.^[1]

Works

• Isaiah & wisdom. Nashville: Abingdon Press. 1971. ISBN 0-687-19706-6. OCLC 127828.
• The Bible and the comic vision (1st ed.). Minneapolis: Fortress Press. 2002. ISBN 0-8006-3486-1. OCLC 50420637.

Recognition

Whedbee won Pomona's Wig Award, the college's highest honor for teaching, five times.^[2]