Cobb, John B.

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John B. Cobb, Jr. (1925- ) is an American United Methodist theologian known for his work in the development of process theology and in integrating Alfred North Whitehead's metaphysics into Christianity, and for his interest in social justice. He taught for more than thirty years in the Claremont School of Theology at Claremont College.

From the guide to the John Cobb Papers, before 1971, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

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American missionary in Japan.

From the guide to the John B. Cobb letters, 1946-1948, (Hoover Institution Archives)

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creatorOf John B. Cobb letters, 1946-1948 Hoover Institution Archives
referencedIn Gordon K. Chapman: Protestant Church Commission for Japanese Service, 1941-1947 The Graduate Theological Union. Library.
creatorOf John Cobb Papers, before 1971 Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center
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associatedWith Methodist Church (U.S.) Board of Missions. corporateBody
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International relief
Philosophy and religion
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Missionaries
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