David L. Eastman

David L. Eastman's research centers on the development of early Christianity within its broader historical context, with particular attention to the commemoration of the apostles and the cult of the saints. He has published three books and has several more in process. In addition to his books and numerous articles and essays, he is a contributor to the Society of Biblical Literature's Bible Odyssey web site. He has served as the Book Review Editor for the Journal of Early Christian Studies, on the Society of Biblical Literature's Career Development Committee, on the program committee for the Society of Ancient Mediterranean Religions, and as co-chair of the Society of Biblical Literature unit Inventing Christianity: Apostolic Fathers, Apologists, and Martyrs. He is also co-editor of the Inventing Christianity book series for Pennsylvania State University Press.