Edwin A. Abbott (1838-1926) took first class honors in classics, mathematics, and theology at St. John's College at the University of Cambridge. The diversity of his academic interests was manifested in his publications. In addition to works in biblical studies, he also published works on Shakespeare, historical theology, a biography of Francis Bacon, and a satirical novel ('Flatland'). He is also the author 'The Fourfold Gospel,' and 'Johannine Vocabulary.'