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R. E. (Robert Edward) Sanderson
1830–1913
An Anglican clergyman and schoolmaster, he wrote thoughtful religious works that tried to make difficult ideas about death, the soul, and the afterlife clear to ordinary readers. His best-known book grew out of addresses first given in Chichester Cathedral and reflects a calm, pastoral style.
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The Life of the Waiting Soul in the Intermediate State
by R. E. (Robert Edward) Sanderson
About the author
Robert Edward Sanderson was a 19th-century English clergyman, theologian, and author associated with the Church of England. Editions of The Life of the Waiting Soul in the Intermediate State identify him as a Doctor of Divinity, Canon Residentiary of Chichester Cathedral, and formerly Head Master of Lancing College.
His writing is rooted in pastoral teaching rather than abstract speculation. In The Life of the Waiting Soul in the Intermediate State, he explores what can be known about the state of the soul after death, presenting the subject in a measured, accessible way that would have appealed to readers looking for both doctrine and comfort.
Some catalog records list his dates as 1830–1913, while other records give 1828–1913, so the exact birth year is not fully consistent across sources consulted here. What is clear is that he belonged to the Victorian and Edwardian religious world, combining school leadership, cathedral service, and reflective devotional writing.