Dr John Court, long-time Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies at the University of Kent , died on 31 March after a long illness.

John retired from teaching in 2001. In the course of a distinguished and versatile academic career, which included 30 years at Kent, he served as General Editor of the prestigious Cambridge University Press ‘Society for New Testament Studies’ monograph series.

A service of thanksgiving will be held at Boughton-under-Blean Parish Church at 15.00 on Tuesday 16 April.