Sir Robert Anderson
Sir Robert Anderson was a Scottish author, lawyer, and police official known for his influential writings on crime, detective fiction, and theology. Born in 1841, he served as the head of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Metropolitan Police in London during the late 19th century, a period marked by notorious criminal cases, including the Jack the Ripper murders. His experiences in law enforcement deeply informed his literary work, particularly in his detective novels, which often combined elements of mystery with a keen psychological insight into criminal behavior. Anderson's most notable works include "The Notting Hill Mystery," recognized as one of the first detective novels, and "The Silence of God," a theological treatise that explored the relationship between faith and reason. His contributions to the genre of detective fiction helped lay the groundwork for future writers, influencing the development of the modern mystery novel. Through his writings, Anderson not only entertained readers but also provoked thought on moral and philosophical issues, solidifying his legacy as a significant figure in both literature and law enforcement.
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View all 1 quotes“Here is something to set both critics and Christians thinking. A decree of a Persian king was deemed to be divine, and any attempt to thwart it was usually met by prompt and drastic punishment; and yet the decree directing the rebuilding of the Temple, issued by King Cyrus in the zenith of his power, was thwarted for seventeen years by petty local governors. How was this? The explanation is that until the very last day of the seventy years of “the Desolations” had expired, God would not permit one stone to be laid upon another on Mount Moriah. Dismissing from our minds, therefore, all mere theories on this subject, we arrive at the following definitely ascertained facts:””
