The contacts between Greece and near Eastern Literatures and Cultures

Confabulating with Dr. Luke Gorton Educational History: 2014, Ph.D. in Classics, The Ohio State University, Columbus. Certificate earned: Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean. Dissertation: Through the Grapevine: Tracing the Origins of Wine. Research Interests: Greek and Latin Language and Literature Religions of the Ancient Mediterranean Contacts Between Greece and Near Eastern Literatures and Cultures Greek, Latin, and Indo-European Linguistics Teaching Interests: Classical religions and culture (Greek Mythology, Magic in Ancient Religion, etc.) Language courses (Greek, Latin, and other ancient languages) Second Temple Judaism and Early Christianity Representative Courses: CLST 107 - Greek Mythology CLST 333-334/RELG 347 - Topics in Greek Literature and Culture Magic in Ancient Religion Sex and Gender in Ancient Religion Apocalypse in the Ancient World LATN 303-304 - Advanced Classical Latin GREK 301-302 - Advanced Ancient Greek CLST 333-334/RELG 347 - Topics in Greek Literature and Culture RELG 232 - Introduction to Christian Scriptures