C. J. (Charles James) Ball

Charles James Ball, often listed as C. J. Ball, was a British biblical scholar and writer whose published work focused on the Old Testament. Surviving records from library catalogs confirm books such as The Book of Job: a revised text and version, showing his involvement in close textual study and translation.

His work appears to belong to the world of late 19th- and early 20th-century religious scholarship, where editors and translators aimed to clarify ancient texts for students, clergy, and general readers. The available sources in this search are limited, so many personal details about his life and career could not be confirmed with confidence.

Because reliable biographical information is sparse, he is best remembered through his books rather than through a well-documented public profile. Even so, those works point to a serious scholar interested in careful reading, interpretation, and the history of scripture.