Background
Meyers, Eric Mark was born on June 5, 1940 in Norwich, Connecticut, United States. Son of Karl D. and Shirlee M. (Meyer) Meyers.
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Eric Mark Meyers
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AB, Dartmouth College, 1962. Master of Arts, Brandeis University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1969.
Career
Lerner professor religion, archeological, biblical study, ancient history Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, since 1969, director graduate program in religion, 1979—1986, 2001—2006. Director Annenberg Institute, Philadelphia, 1991-1992, Center Jewish Studies, 1972—1990, since 2000. President American Schools Oriental Research, Boston, 1990—1996, 2006—2008.
Commentator on biblical archaeology. Director 8 digs Israel, Italy, 1970—2000. Co-director National Endowment of the Humanities seminar Duke University, 2004.
Director Jewish St. Program, 1972—1990, since 2002. Visiting professor Jewish Theological Seminary, Williams College, Free University Berlin, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany.
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Married Carol Lyons, June 25, 1964. Children: Julie Kaete, Dina Elisa.
Education
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1962
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1964
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1969
Career
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1972 - 1990
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1991 - 1992