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.

Andrew Harper was born in Glasgow, Scotland, but received his BA in 1868 at the University of Melbourne in Australia. He gained his BD in 1872 at the University of Edinburgh, but returned to Australia where he filled succeeding roles, each of greater responsibility, at the Presbyterian Ladies' College in Melbourne, from 1875-1888. He was subsequently appointed lecturer of Hebrew and Old Testament exegesis at Ormand College within the University of Melbourne, becoming a professor in 1893. In 1902 he was appointed a professor of Hebrew and Principal of St. Andrew's College at the University of Sydney.