Reza Aslan

  • About
  • Books
    • An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville
    • God: A Human History
    • Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth
    • Tablet & Pen: Literary Landscapes from the Modern Middle East
    • Beyond Fundamentalism: Confronting Religious Extremism in the Age of Globalization
    • No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam
  • Writing
  • Press
  • Tour
  • Contact

Meet Reza Aslan

Reza Aslan is a leading expert in world religions. He is also a renowned writer, professor, and an Emmy- and Peabody-nominated producer. A recipient of the prestigious James Joyce Award, Aslan is the author of three internationally best-selling books, including the #1 New York Times Bestseller, Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth. His producing credits include the acclaimed HBO series The Leftovers. Aslan is the host and Executive Producer of two other original television programs: Rough Draft with Reza Aslan on Topic, and CNN’s documentary series, Believer. He is also the co-host of the podcast Metaphysical Milkshake.

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BOOKS

  • An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville

    An American Martyr in Persia: The Epic Life and Tragic Death of Howard Baskerville

    The #1 New York Times best-selling author of Zealot recounts the spellbinding tale of an unrecognized American martyr for democracy. read more

  • God: A Human History

    God: A Human History

    From the bestselling author of Zealot and host of the new CNN series Believer comes a fascinating account of humanity’s struggle to make sense of the divine, and how the idea of god, from its prehistoric origins to its emergence as a single divine personality, continues to offer new ways of connecting people of different faiths today. read more

  • Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth

    Zealot: The Life and Times of Jesus of Nazareth

    From the internationally bestselling author of No god but God comes a fascinating, provocative, and meticulously researched biography that calls into question everything we thought we knew about Jesus of Nazareth. Two thousand years ago, an itinerant Jewish preacher and miracle worker walked across the Galilee, gathering followers to establish what he called the “Kingdom of God.” read more

  • Beyond Fundamentalism: Confronting Religious Extremism in the Age of Globalization

    Beyond Fundamentalism: Confronting Religious Extremism in the Age of Globalization

    The wars in the Middle East have become religious wars in which God is believed to be directly engaged on behalf of one side against the other. The hijackers who attacked America on September 11, 2001, thought they were fighting in the name of God. read more

  • No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam

    No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam

    In No god but God, internationally acclaimed scholar Reza Aslan explains Islam—the origins and evolution of the faith—in all its beauty and complexity. This updated edition addresses the events of the past decade, analyzing how they have influenced Islam’s position in modern culture. read more

Writing

All Writing

What happens when you fall in love across the religious divide?

The Guardian

November 21, 2017

God doesn’t hate gay people, root for your baseball team or love America — people do.

Mic

November 7, 2017

The dangerous cult of Donald Trump

Los Angeles Times

November 6, 2017

Press

All Press

Reza Aslan Unearths an American Lafayette

Publishers Weekly

August 12, 2022

‘United States of Al’ Producers on Building an Inclusive Writers’ Room and Addressing Afghan Community Concerns

Variety

March 30, 2021

Reza Aslan: The Multi-Hyphenate Narrativist Blazing His Own Trail

LA Weekly

December 12, 2019

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Projects

Literary Agent

Elyse Cheney Literary Associates
Elyse Cheney

Representation

ICM Partners
Hrishi Desai

Publicity

DEY.
Rimjhim Dey

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