Workshop: The Book and the Library among the Jews of Islamic Lands, The Ben-Zvi Institute, Jerusalem

According to their call, they “invite researchers to submit proposals for presentations at a workshop which will focus on the topic of the book and the library in Jewish communities in Islamic lands and in their diasporas. The workshop will address manuscripts and printed works from the Middle Ages until the modern era. The workshop will address these topics among Jewish communities throughout the Islamicate world, Asia, Ethiopia, and Sephardic diasporas all over the world.”

The workshop will take place in Jerusalem, September 14–15, 2025.


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About Andreas Lehnertz

As Juniorpofessor of medieval history with a specialization in Jewish history at the University of Trier, Andreas Lehnertz studies the social, cultural, and religious history of Europe. His academic pursuits focus on the nuanced dynamics of everyday Christian-Jewish relations, the study of marginal Hebrew and Yiddish deeds, the study of Jewish and general sealing practices, and the in-depth study of Jewish craftspeople. He wrote a book on "Jewish Seals in the Medieval German Empire: The Authentication and Self-Representation of Jewish Men and Women". His expertise has been further honed through his roles as a postdoctoral fellow in the ERC project "Beyond the Elite - Jewish Daily Life in Medieval Europe" at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and as a member of the Martin Buber Society in the Humanities and Social Sciences, also at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Currently he writes a book that about "Jewish Craftspeople in Medieval Germany". Through his research and publications, he aims to make a meaningful contribution to the academic discourse surrounding medieval history and to provide valuable insights into the rich tapestry of European history during this pivotal period.