Carol Zaleski

Carol Zaleski is an American religious scholar and writer. Zaleski previously taught at Harvard University, where she received her PhD in the study of religion, and is the professor of world religions at Smith College. She is the author of several acclaimed books on religion, including Otherworld Journeys, The Life of the World to Come and, with her husband Philip Zaleski, The Book of Heaven and Prayer: A History (New York Times notable book; Christian Science Monitor best nonfiction books of 20…