Walter Richard Cassels

Born in London on September 4, 1826, Walter Richard Cassels was an English poet and theological critic. He is most often remembered as the author of Supernatural Religion (1874), a widely discussed work that examined the historical basis of Christian belief and helped make his name known to Victorian readers.

Cassels also wrote poetry, including Eidolon; or, The Course of a Soul; and Other Poems, showing a literary side alongside his religious and historical debates. His later works continued his interest in early Christianity and biblical scholarship, including studies connected with the Gospel of Peter.

He died on June 10, 1907. Though not a household name today, Cassels remains an intriguing figure for listeners interested in 19th-century religious controversy, freethought, and the meeting point of literature and belief.