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C. J. (Charles John) Ellicott
1819–1905
A leading Victorian Bible scholar and Anglican bishop, he is best remembered for clear, careful biblical commentary that stayed influential long after his lifetime. His work combined academic learning with a practical concern for helping ordinary readers understand Scripture.
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Addresses on the Revised Version of Holy Scripture
by C. J. (Charles John) Ellicott
About the author
Born in Whitwell, Rutland, on April 25, 1819, Charles John Ellicott studied at St John's College, Cambridge, where he built the scholarly foundation that shaped his career. He went on to become an English theologian, academic, and churchman, serving as Dean of Exeter before becoming Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol.
Ellicott earned a lasting reputation through his biblical scholarship, especially his commentaries on the New Testament and his connection with Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. Readers valued his work for its close attention to the text, strong command of languages, and steady, thoughtful style.
He remained an important figure in the Church of England through the later 19th century and died on October 15, 1905, in Kent. For listeners interested in classic Christian writing, he stands out as a learned but accessible guide to the Bible.