Overview
Hellenistic world, Roman Empire; religion, historical geography;
epigraphy, numismatics
Current Appointments & Affiliations
Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies
·
2007 - Present
Classical Studies,
Trinity College of Arts & Sciences
Recent Publications
Asylia: Territorial inviolability in the Hellenistic World
Book · September 1, 2023 In the Hellenistic period certain Greek temples and cities came to be declared "sacred and inviolable." Asylia was the practice of declaring religious places precincts of asylum, meaning they were immune to violence and civil authority. The evidence for th ... CiteEphesian Artemis and Initiation
Journal Article Kernos · 2023 The claim that the cult of Artemis of Ephesus included a rite of initiation, conducted by the kouretes, should be doubted. Various Ephesian magistrates in Roman Imperial times, but not the annual kouretes, declare that they celebrated “all the sacr ... Full text Open Access CiteA Public Apology: ILS 6044
Journal Article ZPE · 2022 Open Access CiteEducation, Training & Certifications
University of Toronto (Canada) ·
1968
M.A.
Yale University ·
1966
B.A.