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Vincent Taylor
1887–1968
A leading Methodist scholar of the New Testament, he wrote with clarity about the life of Jesus, the Gospels, and early Christian belief. His books helped shape 20th-century biblical studies for both students and general readers.
1 Audiobook
The Historical Evidence for the Virgin Birth
by Vincent Taylor
About the author
Born in England in 1887, Vincent Taylor became one of the best-known Methodist biblical scholars of his time. He taught and led at Wesley College, Headingley, Leeds, and from 1930 to 1958 served there as Ferens Professor of New Testament Language and Literature. In 1954 he was elected a Fellow of the British Academy.
Taylor wrote widely on the Gospels, the life of Jesus, and New Testament theology. Among the works associated with him are The Formation of the Gospel Tradition, The Gospel According to St. Mark, and The Life and Ministry of Jesus. His writing is remembered for combining serious scholarship with a direct, readable style.
He died in 1968, but his books have remained in circulation for decades. For listeners interested in biblical studies, he stands out as a careful, influential guide to the New Testament.