# Alexander Geddes
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alexander geddes (14 September 1737 – 26 February 1802) was a Scottish theologian and scholar. He translated a major part of the Old Testament of the Catholic Bible into English.
== Translations and commentaries ==
Geddes was born at Rathven, Banffshire, of Roman Catholic parentage, and educated for the priesthood at the local seminary of Scalan, and at Paris; he became a priest in his native county.
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After featuring the brilliant music of Latin Grammy Award winner Pedro Giraudo for almost a decade on The Jazz Hole, host Linus finally had a chance to interview him over the phone for this episode. Enjoy some of Pedro’s music from his album “An Argentinian in New York”, recorded live in Cologne ...
