John Kitto

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John Kitto


Born
in Plymouth, The United Kingdom
December 04, 1804

Died
November 25, 1854

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John Kitto was an English biblical scholar of Cornish descent.

Born in Plymouth, John Kitto was a sickly child, son of a Cornish stonemason. The drunkenness of his father and the poverty of his family meant that much of his childhood was spent in the workhouse. He had no more than three years of erratic and interrupted education. At the age of twelve John Kitto fell on his head from a rooftop, and became totally and permanently deaf. As a young man he suffered further tragedies, disappointments and much loneliness. His height was 4 ft 8 in, and his accident left him with an impaired sense of balance. He found consolation in browsing at bookstalls and reading any books that came his way.

From these hardships he was rescued by friends who becam
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Average rating: 3.75 · 65 ratings · 4 reviews · 339 distinct works
Bible Encyclopedia - The Po...

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The History of Palestine

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Historic Homes of the Isle ...

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Palestine

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The Antediluvians and the F...

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Lost Senses: Deafness and B...

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The People of Persia

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Daily Bible Illustrations: ...

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