Michel Meslin
Encyclopedia
Michel Meslin was an emeritus professor and former president of the Université de Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV).
He established the Institut de Recherche pour l'Etude des Religions (IRER).
A specialist in late antiquity
, the history of Christianity
and anthropology of religion
, he has published several works on these and other subjects.
He established the Institut de Recherche pour l'Etude des Religions (IRER).
A specialist in late antiquity
Late Antiquity
Late Antiquity is a periodization used by historians to describe the time of transition from Classical Antiquity to the Middle Ages, in both mainland Europe and the Mediterranean world. Precise boundaries for the period are a matter of debate, but noted historian of the period Peter Brown proposed...
, the history of Christianity
Christianity
Christianity is a monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus as presented in canonical gospels and other New Testament writings...
and anthropology of religion
Anthropology of religion
The anthropology of religion involves the study of religious institutions in relation to other social institutions, and the comparison of religious beliefs and practices across cultures.-History:...
, he has published several works on these and other subjects.