Volume nine contains a thorough discourse on the temple of Jerusalem, focusing on the different sacred parts of the temple, as well as the different functions performed there. The reader will have a complete understanding of the significance of the temple in Jewish history and Christian theology.
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.