Mircea Eliade (Religion Historian)

Mircea Eliade was a Romanian historian of religion, best known for his work in the study of the sacred and the profane. He explored how different cultures understand and experience spirituality, emphasizing the significance of myths, rituals, and symbols. Eliade introduced concepts like the "eternal return," suggesting that religious rituals connect believers to sacred time. His influential books, such as "The Sacred and the Profane," analyze how religions shape human experience and thought. Eliade's interdisciplinary approach combined philosophy, anthropology, and history, making him a key figure in modern religious studies.