Jonathan Z. Smith was an American historian known for his contributions to the study of religion. He was born on November 21, 1938, and passed away on December 30, 2017. His work focused on the interpretation of religion and the methodology of studying religious practices, making significant impacts in the field of religious studies.
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Meaning of the name - Jonathan
God is gracious
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Jonathan Z. Smith belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Brooklyn
Educated At: Yale Divinity School | Haverford College | Yale University
Occupation: historian of religion
Employers: University of California, Santa Barbara | University of Chicago
Awards Received: Wilbur Cross Medal
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 21, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 21, 2025 |
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| Sun | 28 Scorpio 44 | 29 Scorpio 38 | 27 Aquarius 8 |
| Moon | 25 Scorpio 13 | 15 Sagittarius 11 | 28 Capricorn 14 |
| Mercury | 20 Sagittarius 3 | 26 Scorpio 32 | 25 Aquarius 14 |
| Venus | 26 Scorpio 24 | 18 Scorpio 31 | 11 Capricorn 6 |
| Mars | 17 Libra 17 | 12 Sagittarius 27 | 11 Sagittarius 3 |
| Jupiter | 24 Aquarius 9 | 25 Cancer 0 | 10 Pisces 42 |
| Saturn | 11 Aries 50 | 25 Pisces 6 | 14 Aries 47 |
| Uranus | 15 Taurus 17 | 29 Taurus 27 | 14 Taurus 7 |
| Neptune | 23 Virgo 0 | 29 Pisces 27 | 22 Virgo 37 |
| Pluto | 1 Leo 25 | 1 Aquarius 43 | 29 Cancer 48 |
| Rahu | 17 Scorpio 0 | 14 Pisces 18 | 12 Scorpio 24 |
| Ketu | 17 Taurus 0 | 14 Virgo 18 | 12 Taurus 24 |
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