Thomas Torrance | |
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 Thomas Torrance with a native in Sichuan, 1920s. | |
| Born | 1871 Shotts, Scotland |
| Died | 1959 (aged 87–88) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation(s) | Missionary, Presbyterian minister |
| Spouse | Annie Elizabeth Sharp |
| Children | |
| Family | Torrance family |
Thomas Torrance (1871–1959) was a Scottish Presbyterian minister[1] and Protestant missionary to Sichuan, western China. He was first sent there by the China Inland Mission (CIM), and later by The American Bible Society. He married Annie Elizabeth Sharpe (1883–1980) of the CIM in 1911. He was the father of the 20th century theologian, Thomas F. Torrance.[2]
- ^ "China Tribute to Scottish Missionary"
- ^ "What Scientists Get, and Theologians Don't, About Thomas F. Torrance". First Things. 26 June 2013. Retrieved 2016-04-23.