Alford, Henry

About the author

Henry Alford (1810–1871) was an English clergyman, scholar, and poet, celebrated for his commitment to theological scholarship and biblical criticism. A product of Trinity College, Cambridge, he served as Dean of Canterbury and authored writings that spanned from sermon collections to profound expositions on New Testament texts. Alford’s ecclesiastical responsibilities were matched by his earnest attempt to reconcile faith with the rising tide of higher critical methods, showcasing a deep reverence for Scripture alongside intellectual openness. His sermons and scriptural analyses demonstrate how Victorian church leaders grappled with reconciling centuries-old religious traditions to new historical and textual inquiries, thus leaving a mark on the intellectual and devotional landscape of Anglican thought.