Robert Peel; Chronicled Rise of Christian Science and its Founder

Robert Peel, 82, who chronicled the life of Mary Baker Eddy and Christian Science, which Eddy founded. In addition to her biography, Peel also wrote books such as “Christian Science: Its Encounter with American Culture” and “Spiritual Healing in a Scientific Age.” He was a journalist for the religious group’s newspaper, the Christian Science Monitor. During World War II, Peel served as a civilian intelligence officer in the South Pacific. On Wednesday in Boston.