Dr. Benedikt Eckhardt

Biography

Benedikt Eckhardt is a Professor of History, specializing in the Ancient Mediterranean World at the University of Edinburgh. He completed his education at the University of Bochum, Germany, between 2003 and 2008, focusing on History and German Literature. Following his studies, he worked at the University of Münster for over six years within a research cluster recognized for excellence. Eckhardt then moved to the University of Bremen, engaging in an independent post-doctoral project from 2015 to 2018. At the University of Edinburgh, he has developed a strong teaching reputation, particularly in ancient history. His editorial roles include serving as co-editor of the Journal of the Study of Judaism and the Bryn Mawr Classical Review, and he has contributed to various scholarly projects focused on Hellenistic history and culture. Eckhardt is also involved in supervising PhD students researching topics related to Roman social, cultural, and religious history, and ancient Jewish history. Currently, he is working on a commentary on the Book of Maccabees, funded by the Leverhulme Research Fellowship, and looks forward to further contributing to the field through his ongoing research endeavors.

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