B. F. Westcott, or Brooke Foss Westcott, was a prominent English theologian and biblical scholar born in 1825. He is best known for his work on the New Testament, particularly his role in the Westcott-Hort Greek New Testament, which aimed to provide a more accurate text based on early manuscripts. Westcott served as the Bishop of Durham and was influential in the Cambridge academic community. His writings contributed significantly to the fields of New Testament criticism and theology, and he was respected for his scholarly approach and commitment to understanding the historical context of the Scriptures.