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Daniel Sarefield is an Associate Professor of History at Fitchburg State University within the School of Arts and Sciences. His work bridges interdisciplinary themes in Ancient History, Religious Studies, and Cultural Practices, with a focus on book burning, religious rituals, and the historical networks of the Silk Roads.
- Education:
- Ph.D., The Ohio State University (Ancient History)
- M.A., The Ohio State University (Ancient History)
- B.A., Miami University (Religion and History)
His research explores the intersection of religion, violence, and textual destruction in antiquity, particularly through his ongoing monograph Burning Books in Ancient Rome. He also integrates his scholarship into teaching courses such as World Civilizations I, Ancient Greece and Rome, and The Silk Roads in History and Culture.
While his publications and presentations focus on Roman and Byzantine historical practices, he has recently expanded his research to include the Silk Roads, reflecting his pedagogical engagement with this field. Key subtopics in his work include the symbolic use of fire in purification rituals, Christian anti-pagan practices, and Greco-Roman cultural reception in East Asia.
He actively participates in academic conferences, including the Symposium Classicum Peregrinum and the Mediterranean Studies Association International Congress, and has contributed to public lectures on censorship and book burning, such as at the Fitchburg Historical Society.
