B.F. Westcott (1825-1901) was Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge and later consecrated Bishop of Durham. He is regarded one of the most significant biblical scholars of the nineteenth century. Known primarily for his contribution to the Westcott-Hort Greek text of the New Testament, Westcott wrote a number of biblical commentaries and sermon collections.

F.J.A. Hort (1828-1892) served as Lady Margaret Professor, Cambridge. A major contributor to the Westcott-Hort text of the Greek New Testament, Hort teamed with J.B. Lightfoot and B.F. Westcott to form the famous Cambridge Trio that popularized the historical-critical method in Britain.