Albert Réville

Born in 1826, Albert Réville was a French Protestant minister, theologian, and scholar of the history of religions. He became known for approaching religion through history and comparison rather than through doctrine alone, a style of scholarship that made him an important voice in liberal Protestant thought.

He taught at the Collège de France, where he held a chair in the history of religions, and he wrote widely on subjects including Christianity and non-Christian traditions. His work helped introduce a broader, more analytical study of religion to French readers at a time when that field was still taking shape.

Réville died in 1906. He is also remembered as the father of Jean Réville, who became a noted theologian as well.