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Eric M. Meyers

Bernice and Morton Lerner Distinguished Professor Emeritus in Judaic Studies
Religious Studies
Box 90964, Durham, NC 27708-0964
230C Gray Bldg, Durham, NC 27708

Awards & Honors


Eric M. Meyers

Other Unknown · June 2009

Richard J. Scheuer Medal

National American Schools of Oriental Research · 2007

G. Ernest Wright Publication Award

National American Schools of Oriental Research · 1997

In the News


Published August 23, 2022
50 Years of Jewish Studies at Duke
Published October 30, 2015
Eric Meyers comments: Obama nemesis Hobby Lobby probed for allegedly buying black market biblical items
Published May 26, 2015
Duke professors worried about ISIS' takeover of Palmyra
Published May 26, 2015
Eric Meyers quoted: World Heritage sites at Palmyra at risk as ISIS advances agenda
Published May 21, 2015
Duke Biblical Scholars Warn of ISIS Control of Palmyra
Published May 21, 2015
News Tip: ISIS Control of Palmyra Sends 'Shockwaves' Through Archaeological Community, Experts Say
Published January 14, 2015
Jewish Voices from the Selma-to-Montgomery March
Published April 9, 2014
Eric Meyers: Did Jesus celebrate Passover in Sepphoris?
Published February 12, 2014
The mystery of the Bible's phantom camels
Published October 14, 2013
Eric Meyers comments: In Jerusalem, the politics of digging up the past