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Also known as George Moore

American scholar (1851–1931)

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George Foot Moore (1851–1931) was an American historian, theologian, and orientalist. Born in West Chester and educated at Yale University, he worked at Harvard University. His professional focus included religion, Judaism, and biblical criticism. He wrote in English and was a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Phi Beta Kappa Society, and the American Philosophical Society.

Moore received the award of Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His notable works include *Judaism in the first centuries of the Christian era*, *The birth and growth of religion*, *Zoroastrianism*, *An appreciation of Professor Toy*, and *Christian writers on Judaism*. His writings are described by the *Encyclopædia Britannica* 11th edition. He died in Cambridge in 1931.

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Born
1851
Died
1931
Works
67

Top works

  • Judaism in the first centuries of the Christian era
  • The birth and growth of religion
  • Zoroastrianism
  • An appreciation of Professor Toy
  • Christian writers on Judaism

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Instance of
human
Given name
George
Family name
Moore
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
West Chester
Place of death
Cambridge
Occupation
orientalist
Educated at
Yale University
Languages spoken
English language
Field of work
biblical criticism
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date of death
1931-05-16
date of birth
1851-10-15
writing language
English language
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