About the Author

Peter and Carine Barrs met in France where Carine received her M.A. in French literature. In 1998 they moved to Missouri where Peter received his M.A. Peter teaches upper school French at Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School. Irving Hexham is professor of religious studies at the University of Calgary. He obtained his Ph.D. in history from the University of Bristol and is the author of four books including one written with his wife, Karla Poewe. Mark Konner is associate professor of history at the University of Calgary. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California. Mark lives in Calgary with his wife and two children.