John Punnett Peters was an American Episcopal clergyman and Orientalist who lived from the mid-nineteenth century into the early twentieth century. Born in 1852, Peters pursued a career that combined his religious devotion with academic scholarship, particularly in the field of Oriental studies, which focused on the languages, literatures, and histories of Near Eastern societies.
Throughout his life, Peters balanced his duties within the Episcopal Church with his scholarly endeavors. His work as an Orientalist reflected a broader contemporary movement of religious figures engaging deeply with historical and linguistic research. He passed away in 1921, leaving behind a legacy defined by his contributions to both ministry and academia.
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