The Bible in the Medieval World

Confabulating with Prof Lesley Smith (Oxford University) Professor of Medieval Intellectual History; Fellow in Politics Harris Manchester College Research Interests Medieval Intellectual History The Bible in the Middle Ages Medieval Manuscripts She works on the medieval Bible, as both a physical and intellectual object. This ranges from close technical work with manuscripts of Bibles, biblical commentary, theology and pastoralia, to the exposition of commentary and theology, to investigation of the intellectual milieu of the schools in which the Bible was studied – the people and the products of this early university system, from the twelfth century onwards. In particular, She explores the two-way link between the manuscript evidence and the intellectual evidence of these early schools – in modern terms, how technology affects what we learn and know, and vice versa. The study of the Bible has also led her to contribute to the study of medieval Jewish-Christian scholarship and relations. She currently supervise Masters students in the fields: Medieval intellectual history, widely defined; history of exegesis, biblical studies and theology; history of the university. She is a regular supervisor for MSt Medieval Studies and MST Medieval History.