E. O. James Series

Edwin Oliver James was a distinguished British professor and anthropologist whose work centered on comparative religion. As an Emeritus Professor of the History and Philosophy of Religion at the University of London, he delved into the profound questions of faith and its manifestations across cultures. His academic career, spanning prestigious institutions in Leeds, Amsterdam, and Oxford, allowed him to develop a unique perspective on religious traditions. His approach was shaped by studies under the influential Egyptologist Sir William Matthew Flinders Petrie, lending an archaeological dimension to his research.