Hannibal Hamlin

Hannibal Hamlin is a Professor in the Department of English and Associate Director of the Center for the Study of Religion at The Ohio State University. He specializes in Renaissance literature, particularly the intersection of the Bible with literary and cultural practices. His research focuses on biblical allusion, intertextuality, and the influence of the Psalms in early modern poetry and drama. Hamlin holds a Ph.D. from Yale University and has held tenured positions at both Columbus and Mansfield campuses of The Ohio State University.

Key roles include editor of Reformation (2009–2015), co-curator of the Manifold Greatness exhibition on the King James Bible, and recipient of numerous fellowships including the NEH and ACLS awards. His publications include monographs like The Bible in Shakespeare (2013) and edited volumes such as The Cambridge Companion to Shakespeare and Religion (2019).

Hamlin’s work explores Renaissance religious culture, with emphases on Psalm translation, Shakespeare’s use of biblical texts, and early modern devotional practices. His grants and exhibitions have supported collaborative scholarly projects and public engagement with biblical literature. He actively contributes to academic service, serving on editorial boards and organizing conferences like The King James Bible and Its Cultural Afterlife.