David Martinez

David Martinez is an Associate Professor in the Department of Classics at The University of Chicago, affiliated with both the Divinity School and The College. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. His research focuses on Greek papyrology, paleography, Hellenistic authors, early Christian literature, and the Hellenistic background of the New Testament. He is based at Wieboldt 119 and can be reached at davidm@uchicago.edu.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Michigan

Research Interests:

• Papyrology
• Koine Greek
• Ancient Greek Magic and Religion
• New Testament and Early Christianity
• Hellenistic Judaism
• Greek Rhetoric and Philosophy

His work explores the intersection of Hellenistic culture with early Christian and Jewish traditions, utilizing papyri to illuminate ancient religious practices and social structures.

Recent publications reflect his engagement with papyrological analysis, ancient religious texts, and classical literature. His work spans reviews of papyri collections, contributions to handbooks on Greek religion, and studies on Homeric themes.

No scientific awards mentioned.

No advising or grants information provided.

Current projects include editing the University of Texas at Austin papyri collection and studying papyri as evidence for ancient Greek religion and early Christian studies.