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Eric Metaxas
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Eric Metaxas at Socrates in the City in 2022
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| Born | June 27, 1963 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author, talk show host |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
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Eric Metaxas (born June 27, 1963) is an American author and radio host. He is known for writing biographies and books about history. He has also written books for children.
Metaxas has written biographies about important historical figures. These include Amazing Grace about William Wilberforce, who worked to end slavery. He also wrote Bonhoeffer about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor during World War II. Another biography is about Martin Luther, a key figure in religious history.
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About Eric Metaxas
Metaxas was born in Astoria, Queens, New York City. He grew up in Danbury, Connecticut. He went to Yale University and graduated in 1984. While at Yale, he worked on the Yale Record, a humor magazine. Today, Metaxas lives in Manhattan with his wife and daughter.
His family background is Greek on his father's side and German on his mother's. He was raised in a Greek Orthodox family. Metaxas describes his faith as "Mere Christian." This means he focuses on the basic beliefs that most Christians share.
Books by Eric Metaxas
Eric Metaxas has written over thirty books for children. Some of his popular children's books include Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving. Another one is It's Time to Sleep, My Love. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages.
He has also written several books for adults that became very popular. These include If You Can Keep It and Miracles. Both of these books were on The New York Times bestseller list.
Famous Biographies
His book Amazing Grace was a companion to the 2006 movie of the same name. It tells the story of William Wilberforce's fight against slavery.
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy won the Christian Book of the Year award in 2010. It also became a New York Times bestseller. The book tells the story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor who stood up to the Nazis. Some experts on Bonhoeffer have different views on the book's historical details. However, many readers have found it to be a powerful story.
Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World also became a New York Times bestseller in 2017. This book explores the life of Martin Luther and his impact on history. Some historians have debated certain parts of the book's interpretation of Luther.
Other Books
- If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty was released in 2016.
- Seven Women came out in 2016.
- Seven More Men was released in 2020. It is a follow-up to Seven Men.
- Is Atheism Dead? was published in 2021.
- Fish Out of Water: A Search for the Meaning of Life is a memoir from 2021.
- Letter to the American Church was released in 2022.
Metaxas has also had his writing published in well-known magazines and newspapers. These include Atlantic Monthly, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal.
Radio Show
Since 2015, Eric Metaxas has hosted The Eric Metaxas Show. This is a two-hour radio program that is broadcast daily. It is heard across the country. The show features interviews with many interesting guests. Some famous guests have included Dick Cavett, Malcolm Gladwell, and Morgan Freeman.
He also has a show on the Salem News Channel, which started streaming in 2021.
Other Activities
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Metaxas created and hosts a series of events in New York City called "Socrates in the City." In these events, he interviews important thinkers and writers. The discussions cover big topics like life and faith. Guests have included Francis Collins and Malcolm Gladwell.
He also helps host BreakPoint radio commentaries. This program talks about current events from a Christian viewpoint. It is heard on many radio stations.
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In 2012, Metaxas was the main speaker at the National Prayer Breakfast. He has also spoken to Congress about religious freedom. He has received several awards for his work, including the Canterbury Medal. He also has honorary degrees from several universities.
Political Views
Eric Metaxas has shown support for Donald Trump. He wrote two children's books in 2019 called Donald Builds the Wall and Donald Drains the Swamp. These books are part of a series called "Donald the Caveman."
After the 2020 presidential election, Metaxas supported claims that the election had problems. He said that Donald Trump would be inaugurated. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Metaxas advised his followers not to get the vaccine.
