Julie Barrau

Dr. Julie Barrau is Associate Professor in Medieval British History at the University of Cambridge and Official Fellow/Director of Studies at Emmanuel College. Her research centers on 12th-century England, examining biblical interpretation in political contexts and religious networks.

Scholarship includes studies of Thomas Becket's circle, ecclesiastical administration, and cross-Channel cultural exchange. Current work investigates biblical literacy among medieval administrators and the political uses of scripture.

Publications analyze how medieval figures like John of Salisbury deployed scriptural knowledge in governance and diplomacy, reconstructing intellectual networks linking England and France.