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C. J. (Charles John) Ellicott
1819–1905
Remembered for his widely used Bible commentary, this Victorian churchman combined careful scholarship with a long career in the Church of England. He wrote for readers who wanted serious biblical study in clear, practical language.
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Addresses on the Revised Version of Holy Scripture
by C. J. (Charles John) Ellicott
About the author
Born in Rutland in 1819, Charles John Ellicott was an English theologian, scholar, and Anglican bishop. He studied at St John's College, Cambridge, later taught divinity at King's College London, and went on to serve briefly as Dean of Exeter before becoming Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol.
Ellicott is best known today for his biblical scholarship, especially Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. His work focused closely on the text of Scripture and helped make academic study of the Bible more accessible to ordinary readers.
He died in 1905, but his books continued to circulate widely for decades afterward. For many readers, his name remains closely linked with serious, traditional Victorian Bible commentary.