Lightfoot continues his discourse on the harmony of the four Gospels in this fifth volume. He also provides more insight on certain difficult passages of Scripture. Included are some Latin tracts on various Biblical topics, as well as a dedication to W. Cotton and an introduction to the subjects covered.
John Lightfoot (1602–1675) was born in England, the son of a clergyman. Lightfoot was a brilliant academic, educated at Cambridge. He followed in his father’s footsteps as a minister. Lightfoot also was a prolific writer, known for his work on the date of Creation.