Albert Barnes (theologian)

Albert Barnes
Engraving of Barnes by George E. Perine
BornDecember 1, 1798
Rome, New York
DiedDecember 24, 1870 (aged 72)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Occupation(s)theologian, author

Albert Barnes (December 1, 1798 – December 24, 1870)[1] was an American theologian, clergyman, abolitionist, temperance advocate, and author. Barnes is best known for his extensive Bible commentary and notes on the Old and New Testaments, published in a total of 14 volumes in the 1830s.

  1. ^ Olbricht, Thomas H. (November 12, 2007). "BARNES, ALBERT". In McKim, Donald K. (ed.). Dictionary of Major Biblical Interpreters (2nd ed.). InterVarsity Press. p. 147. ISBN 978-0-8308-2927-9.