Biography
Dr. Freeman completed his undergraduate work in classics and humanities at the University
of Texas and earned a joint PhD in classics and Celtic studies from Harvard University.
Previously, he has taught at Boston University, Washington University, and Luther
College. Dr. Freeman is the author of a number of books on ancient and medieval studies,
including biographies of St. Patrick, Julius Caesar, and Sappho, as well as translations
of the works of Cicero.
Education
- PhD, Harvard University, 1994
- The Rule of Saint Benedict, 2020
- How to Think About God by Marcus Cicero, 2019
- How to Be a Friend by Marcus Cicero, 2018
- Celtic Mythology, 2017
- How to Grow Old by Marcus Cicero, 2016
- Searching for Sappho, 2016
- The World of Saint Patrick, 2014
- How to Run a Country by Marcus Cicero, 2013
- How to Win an Election by Quintus Cicero, 2012
- Heroes of Olympus, 2012
- Oh My Gods: A Modern Retelling of Greek and Roman Myths, 2012
- Alexander the Great, 2011
- Lecture Notes: A Professional's Inside Guide to College Success, 2010
- A Transcription of the Latin Writings of St. Patrick from Seven Medieval Manuscripts,
2009
- Julius Caesar, 2008
- The Philosopher and the Druids: A Journey Among the Ancient Celts, 2006
- Saint Patrick of Ireland, 2004
- War, Women, and Druids: Eyewitness Reports and Early Accounts of the Ancient Celts,
2002
- The Galatian Language, 2001
- Ireland and the Classical World, 2001
- Loeb Classical Library Foundation Fellowship, 2010
- American Academy of Religion Research Grant
- National Endowment for the Humanities Enduring Questions Grant
- National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend
- Friends of Princeton University Library Visiting Fellowship
- Kemper Faculty Grant to Improve Learning
- Lilly Foundation Teaching Fellowship
- American Philosophical Society Research Grant
