Wiktionary
prep. 1 In the illumination from (a source of light). 2 (context figuratively chiefly UK and Canada English) Based on conclusions derived from (a source of knowledge, evidence or inspiration).
Usage examples of "in the light of".
He was the last to look out into the streets and across the little Plaza del Ayuntamiento, which was deserted and looked peaceful enough in the light of a waning moon.
Sanglant, son of Henry, into the ancient citadel of Quedlinhame at the head of his victorious army would be commemorated in poetry and song, Liath supposed, but no doubt the poets would sing of fine silken banners rippling in the breeze and gaily caparisoned horses prancing under the rein of their magnificently-garbed riders, a host splendid and brilliant beyond description, shining in the light of the sun.
Pushing open one of the huge doors and then the other, he let in the light of day and stepped through into the next chamber, called the H3diM or Holy Place.
Pushing open one of the huge doors and then the other, he let in the light of day and stepped through into the next chamber, called the HekhSl or Holy Place.
The name is to this day a household word in Catalonia, while the eyes of a few old men still living, who fought with or against him, flash in the light of other days at the mere mention of it.