Jordan Bernt Peterson is the bestselling author of We Who Wrestle with God and a renowned clinical psychologist, professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, and leading expert in the psychology of religious and ideological belief. Born in 1962 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Peterson earned his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from McGill University and taught at Harvard before joining the University of Toronto, where he spent two decades delivering some of the institution's most highly regarded courses on mythology, personality, and belief systems.
His exploration of biblical narratives and their psychological significance makes him uniquely positioned to examine the spiritual themes in We Who Wrestle with God. Peterson has previously released acclaimed lecture series on Genesis and Exodus through the Daily Wire, drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers worldwide. His earlier works include Maps of Meaning, 12 Rules for Life, and Beyond Order, which together have sold over seven million copies and been translated into more than 45 languages. The Jordan B Peterson podcast consistently ranks at the top of the Education category.
With over 4 million YouTube subscribers and international lecture tours that have sold out more than 400 venues, Peterson has become one of the most influential public intellectuals of our time.