Eric Eliason

Eric Eliason is a Professor of English at Brigham Young University (BYU), affiliated with the Public Humanities program within the College of Humanities. His research focuses on folklore, religious studies, and cultural analysis, particularly exploring intersections between Mormon traditions, material culture, and contemporary social issues. Key areas of interest include firearms folkways, biblical interpretation, Utah food traditions, and vernacular religious practices.

Eliason has authored and edited numerous books and articles, including Gunlore: Firearms, Folkways, and Communities (2024) and The Bible and the Latter-day Saint Tradition (2025). His work bridges academic disciplines, examining how cultural symbols and practices shape identity and belief systems. Recent projects address topics like firearm subcultures, Mormon folklore, and regional foodways in Utah.

He regularly contributes to BYU's Education Week lectures and public humanities initiatives, emphasizing accessible scholarship. His publications reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary research, blending folklore studies with religious, sociological, and historical analyses.