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Conrad Hyers
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Merritt Conrad Hyers was an American historian of religion and ordained Presbyterian minister. He taught for many years at Gustavus Adolphus College, and wrote multiple books on humor in religion and on Zen Buddhism.
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About Conrad Hyers
Birth
1933
Death
2013
Merritt Conrad Hyers was an American historian of religion and ordained Presbyterian minister. He taught for many years at Gustavus Adolphus College, and wrote multiple books on humor in religion and on Zen Buddhism.
Conrad Hyers was a prominent American theologian who explored the intersection of faith and humor.
Born in Philadelphia, he dedicated his life to delving into the spiritual dimensions of laughter.
His most recognized work, The Spirituality of Comedy, analyzes the role of wit in religious experience.
As a minister and scholar, he investigated the Sōtō and Rinzai Buddhist traditions with a unique perspective.
Throughout his career, he published five works that invite reflection on joy and transcendence.
