The Expositor’s Bible was first published in eight series, each with six volumes, from 1888 to 1905. Edited by Sir W. Robertson Nicoll, the series featured contributions from twenty-nine prominent preachers from various Protestant backgrounds, emphasizing the shared beliefs across many denominations.

Nicoll, a theological writer, apologist, and literary critic, was well-suited suited for this role. His position as editor of the prestigious British Weekly gave him the necessary access to recruit prominent preachers to the task, and his literary skills added significant value to the volumes.

The Expositor's Bible is a substantial work, instrumental for sermon crafting and scholarly study. The series enjoyed broad distribution among clergymen and ministers in its day, and the truths within these volumes continue to resonate with preachers, teachers, and students of the Word today.

Handley Carr Glyn Moule, MA, DD (1841-1920) entered Trinity College, Cambridge in 1860, receiving his BA in 1864, and was elected a Fellow in 1865. Ordained in 1867, he took the position of curate of Fordington, Dorset, where he remained until 1873. He served as the dean of Trinity College Chapel from 1873-1877 and principal of Ridley Hall, Cambridge, in 1880. In 1899 he became a professor of divinity at the University of Cambridge until his appointment as bishop of Durham in 1901. He also served as an honorary chaplain to Queen Victoria from 1898-1901. He wrote over 60 books and pamphlets, a number of hymns, and at least two volumes of poetry.

Sir William Robertson Nicoll, editor, was a distinguished scholar, theological writer, and preacher. Born in Scotland, he served as a minister before moving to England. He earned his MA from the University of Aberdeen in 1870 and was ordained in 1874. In 1884, he became the editor of The Expositor for Hodder and Stoughton. After recovering from typhoid in 1885, he retired from preaching and founded the British Weekly, which he edited until his death in 1923. This publication greatly influenced non-conformist churches in England. Shortly after launching the British Weekly Nicoll began releasing the Expositor's Bible volumes, which he oversaw as editor. In 1909 he was knighted by King Edward VII.