H. Byron Earhart

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H. Byron Earhart (born 7 January 1935) is an American historian and author.

Life

He was born on 7 January 1935.

Career

He studied under Mircea Eliade and Joseph M. Kitagawa at the University of Chicago, where he received a doctorate in History of Religions.[1]

He is currently a professor emeritus in the Department of Comparative Religion at Western Michigan University.[2]

His textbook on Japanese religion is now considered a classic and is used in universities all over the world.[3]

Bibliography

His notable books are:[4][5]

  • Religious Traditions of the World: A Journey Through Africa, Mesoamerica, North America, Judaism, Christianity, Islam
  • Religions of Japan: Many Traditions Within One Sacred Way
  • Faith Finds Forgiveness
  • Mount Fuji: Icon of Japan
  • Religion in the Japanese Experience: Sources and Interpretations

References

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External links

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