Elihu Grant

Born in 1873, Elihu Grant was an American scholar and writer known for his work on Palestine. He was ordained as a Methodist minister in 1900, and from 1901 to 1904 he served as superintendent of the American Friends Schools in Ramallah and Jerusalem.

Those years in the region shaped the books he became known for, including studies of Palestinian village life and society. His work is often remembered for combining on-the-ground experience with a strong interest in everyday customs, education, and social conditions.

Grant later taught at Brigham Young University, where he was associated with English and related academic work. He died on November 2, 1942.