Works
Abbot was a lay theologian and scholar of critical ability. His Whole Booke of Job Paraphrased, or made easy for any to understand (1640, quarto), was written in a terse style which contrasts with the usual wordiness of the Puritan expositors and commentators. His Vindiciae Sabbathi (1641, octavo) had a profound and lasting influence in the long Sabbatarian controversy. His Brief Notes upon the Whole Book of Psalms (1651, quarto) was published posthumously.
Abbot died in his 44th year and was buried in Charlecote church where his monument describes his defence of Charlecote.
Abbot married a daughter of Colonel Purefoy of Caldecote.
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