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William Milligan
1821–1893
A leading Scottish theologian of the 19th century, he spent much of his career at Aberdeen and became especially known for his writings on the New Testament, including Revelation. His work joined careful scholarship with a strong interest in the life and worship of the church.
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The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Revelation
by William Milligan
About the author
Born in Edinburgh on March 15, 1821, William Milligan studied at the High School there and entered the University of St Andrews while still very young, graduating in 1839. He later continued his studies at Halle in Germany, an experience that helped shape his approach to biblical scholarship.
Milligan became a minister in the Church of Scotland and went on to a long academic career at the University of Aberdeen, where he served as professor of divinity and eventually principal. He was widely respected as a teacher and churchman, and he also took part in work connected with Bible revision and theological education.
He is best remembered as a New Testament scholar, especially for books such as The Resurrection of our Lord, The Ascension of our Lord, and a well-known commentary on Revelation. He died on December 11, 1893, leaving a reputation for serious learning, clear religious conviction, and lasting influence on Scottish theology.