Claude Eilers

Claude Eilers is an Associate Professor in the Department of Greek & Roman Studies at McMaster University. His research focuses on Roman imperialism, ancient diplomacy, civic patronage systems, and the intersection of epigraphy with historical narrative. He has authored influential works like Roman Patrons of Greek Cities (2002) and Diplomats and Diplomacy in the Roman World (2009).

Teaching spans undergraduate and graduate courses including Latin language, Roman historical literature, and specialized topics like Josephus' writings. His recent publications analyze Roman-Jewish relations through Josephus' texts, re-examine Delian decrees, and explore civic patronage dynamics in the High Empire.

Research emphasizes critical analysis of inscriptions, legal documents, and historical sources to reconstruct governance structures and elite interactions in the Roman East. No academic awards are explicitly noted in the profile, though his work has been referenced in multiple Wikipedia pages and syllabi.