Charles Ernest Hume

Charles Ernest Hume was a British-born scholar of religion and history, specializing in South Asian and Islamic studies. He worked at prominent institutions, including the University of Chicago, where he contributed significantly to understanding the history and development of religious beliefs and practices in Asia. Hume’s research helped bridge Western and Eastern perspectives, providing valuable insights into the complexities of religious traditions, especially Islam and Hinduism. His work remains influential in academic circles studying religious history and cultural interactions in South Asia.