Eliezer Segal

Eliezer Segal is a Professor in the Department of Classics and Religion at the University of Calgary where he has been teaching since 1986. In addition to his scholarly writing, he has published extensively for non-specialist audiences on diverse topics related to Jewish history and tradition. Through his web site and newspaper columns, he has attracted a broad readership with his amusing style and novel perspectives. His recent books include The Most Precious Possession: The Ring of Polycrates...See more

Eliezer Segal is a Professor in the Department of Classics and Religion at the University of Calgary where he has been teaching since 1986. In addition to his scholarly writing, he has published extensively for non-specialist audiences on diverse topics related to Jewish history and tradition. Through his web site and newspaper columns, he has attracted a broad readership with his amusing style and novel perspectives. His recent books include The Most Precious Possession: The Ring of Polycrates in Ancient Religious Narratives (Peter Lang, 2014) and Uncle Eli Repents (CreateSpace, 2014). See less