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Carol Meyers
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Meyers in 2017
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| Born | 1942 (age 82–83) |
| Alma mater | Brandeis University |
| Occupation | Professor, scholar of religion |
| Employer | Duke University |
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Notable work
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Discovering Eve |
| Title | Mary Grace Wilson Professor Emerita of Religious Studies |
| Spouse(s) | Eric M. Meyers |
Carol Lyons Meyers, born in 1942, is an American scholar who studies the Bible. She is a retired professor of Religious Studies at Duke University. Meyers is well-known for her research on biblical studies, archaeology (the study of ancient things) in the Middle East, and especially for her work on understanding the lives of women in the biblical world.
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About Carol Meyers
Carol Meyers was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. She went to Kingston High School in Kingston, Pennsylvania. She earned her first degree (B.A.) with honors from Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Later, she received her Ph.D. (a higher degree) from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, in 1975.
Her Work at Duke University
Meyers began teaching at Duke University in 1977. She writes and teaches about the Bible, archaeology, and the role of women in ancient biblical times. People have described her as "one of today's leading historians and field archeologists." This means she is very good at studying history and digging up ancient sites.
Important Books and Contributions
Her book from 1988, Discovering Eve: Ancient Israelite Women in Context, was very important. It was the first big effort to look at the Bible from a woman's point of view. She used historical facts to understand women's lives back then. Meyers has also written detailed explanations (called commentaries) for parts of the Bible, like the Book of Exodus, Book of Haggai, and Book of Zechariah.
In 2013, Meyers was the president of the Society of Biblical Literature. This is a group for people who study the Bible. She also helped revise the New American Bible in 2010.
Carol Meyers is married to Eric M. Meyers, who is also a scholar and professor at Duke University.
Awards and Honors
Carol Meyers has received several awards for her important work:
- P. E. Macalister Field Archaeology Award from the American Schools of Oriental Research in November 2014.
- Outstanding Service in Mentoring Award from the Society of Biblical Literature in November 2008. This award recognized her for guiding and helping other scholars.
- Alumnae Achievement Award from Wellesley College in 1999.
- Severinghaus Award from Wellesley College in 1991.
See also
In Spanish: Carol Meyers para niños
