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Also known as Huston Cummings Smith

religious studies scholar (1919-2016)

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Suzhou, China

Huston Cummings Smith (May 31, 1919 – December 30, 2016) was a Chinese-born American scholar of religious studies. He authored at least thirteen books on world's religions and philosophy, and his book about comparative religion, The World's Religions (originally titled The Religions of Man) sold over three million copies as of 2017.

Known for

  • A Zen Life: D.T. Suzuki — Self2006
  • Ancient Mysteries — Self1994
  • Huston Smith: The Mystic's Journey — Self
  • Bill Moyers: The Wisdom of Faith with Huston Smith

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Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1969-08-06
Active to
2003-10-21

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Huston Cummings Smith (born May 31, 1919) is among the preeminent religious studies scholars in the United States. His work, The Religions of Man (later revised and retitled The World's Religions), is a classic in the field, sold over two million copies, and is a particularly useful introduction to comparative religion. He has released many of his works on audio for your listening enjoyment. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Huston+Smith">Read more on Last.fm</a>

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Instance of
human
Family name
Smith
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Suzhou
Place of death
Berkeley
Languages spoken
English language
Academic degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Field of work
religious studies
Official website
www.hustonsmith.net
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date of birth
1919-05-31
date of death
2016-12-30
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