Richard Bentley
English scholar and theologian
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Died
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Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United Kingdom
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Contributed significantly to the field of biblical criticism and classical literature. Served as the Master of Trinity College, Cambridge. Published works on textual criticism of the New Testament, notably in the edition of the New Testament, which included annotations. His scholarly pursuits also included works on the works of ancient Greek and Roman authors, particularly focusing on the texts of Homer and the elegies of Catullus.
Published text of the New Testament with annotations
Served as Master of Trinity College, Cambridge
Contributed to classical literature and biblical criticism
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