Robert Sanderson (theologian) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Right Reverend Robert Sanderson |
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| Bishop of Lincoln | |
Robert Sanderson by John Riley
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| Diocese | Diocese of Lincoln |
| In Office | 24 October 1660 – 1663 (d.) |
| Predecessor | Thomas Winniffe |
| Successor | Benjamin Lany |
| Other posts | Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford (1642–1648 & 1660–1661) |
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| Born | 19 September 1587 Sheffield, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 29 January 1663 (aged 75) |
| Buried | St Mary's Church, Buckden |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Ann Nelson |
| Alma mater | Lincoln College, Oxford |
Robert Sanderson (born September 19, 1587, died January 29, 1663) was an important English thinker. He was a theologian, meaning he studied religious beliefs. He was also known as a casuist, someone who helped solve difficult moral problems.
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Early Life and Education
Robert Sanderson was born in Sheffield, England. He grew up in a place called Gilthwaite Hall, near Rotherham. He went to Lincoln College, Oxford for his education. After finishing his studies, he joined the Church. He eventually became a very important leader, the Bishop of Lincoln.
His Work on Logic
Sanderson wrote a famous book about logic called Logicae Artis Compendium in 1615. Logic is the study of how to reason correctly. His book was used as a textbook for a long time. It was printed at least ten times during the 1600s.
Many students read his book. A writer named Izaak Walton said that by 1678, 10,000 copies had been sold. Even famous scientists like Isaac Newton studied Sanderson's logic. Newton used it when he was a student at Cambridge University. Sanderson's book stayed popular even after other logic books came out.
Church Leadership and Beliefs
Robert Sanderson was also admired for his sermons. These were speeches he gave about religious topics. He is also remembered for his book Nine Cases of Conscience Resolved. This book helped people understand how to make moral choices.
After a time of big changes in England, Sanderson was chosen to be the Bishop of Lincoln. This happened on October 13, 1660. He was officially made a bishop on October 28.
Sanderson held beliefs that were part of Calvinism. This is a type of Christian belief. He thought that God chose some people for salvation and eternal life. He believed that a small group of truly religious people helped protect the nation.
Robert Sanderson is also well-known because he was the subject of a book. The writer Izaak Walton wrote about his life in 1678.
His Published Works
- The Works of Robert Sanderson in Six Volumes (1854) was edited by William Jacobson. You can find many of these volumes online.
- Logicae Artis Compendium was edited by E. J. Ashworth in 1985. This book is also part of 'The Works of Robert Sanderson in Six Volumes'.
