Jan Graefe

Dr. Jan Graefe is a researcher at the Institute for New Testament Textual Research at the University of Münster. His academic focus bridges biblical studies and prehistoric archaeology, with publications spanning textual criticism of biblical manuscripts and analysis of Neolithic material culture.

His research interests include:

• New Testament Textual Criticism: Examining manuscript traditions and digital editing methodologies.
• Biblical Exegesis: Interpreting Old and New Testament narratives.
• Neolithic Archaeology: Investigating tools, economic practices, and ritual contexts of prehistoric Europe.
• Experimental Archaeology: Reconstructing historical techniques and tool usage.

Graefe's publications show two distinct phases: recent works (2019-2020) focus on biblical textual analysis using traditional and digital approaches, while earlier research (2004-2010) extensively documented Neolithic tool technology, particularly quern stones and antler implements across Germany and Britain. His archaeological studies emphasize typological classification, functional analysis, and ritual deposition practices.