Mircea Eliade
Historian of religion and author
Born
1907
119 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Romania
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A prominent historian and author focused on the study of religion, contributions spanned various themes including myth, ritual, and the nature of religious experience. Served as a professor at the University of Chicago, influencing the academic study of religions. Wrote extensively on the philosophy of religion, notably exploring the intersection of the sacred and the profane in numerous works. Some influential publications include 'The Sacred and the Profane' and 'Patterns in Comparative Religion'.
Published 'The Sacred and the Profane'
Wrote 'Patterns in Comparative Religion'
Served as a professor at the University of Chicago
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