Joseph Lightfoot

English Bishop and Theologian

Joseph Lightfoot - English Bishop and Theologian
Born

April 13th, 1828
197 years ago

Died

1889
136 years ago — 61 years old

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

England

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Born in 1828, an English bishop and theologian served as the Bishop of Durham from 1879 to 1889. Lightfoot made significant contributions to biblical scholarship and education. As a member of the Anglican Church, he focused on improving church governance and promoting higher education. Lightfoot was involved in biblical translation efforts and advocated for the importance of critical study of the Scriptures. He also held a position as a professor at Cambridge University, where his teachings influenced future generations of theologians.

Bishop of Durham from 1879 to 1889

Contributions to biblical scholarship

Position as a professor at Cambridge University

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