Max Kramer

Fr Max Kramer is an Official Fellow and Chaplain at Keble College, University of Oxford. His work bridges Classics, Theology, and Jewish Studies, with a focus on Hellenistic Judaism and ancient Greek texts authored by Jewish writers. He co-founded the research seminar Being Jewish: Writing Greek at Cambridge, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between Classicists and Theologians. His research often centers on The Exagoge, a second-century BCE Greek tragedy about the Exodus, exploring its poetics and cultural identity themes.

• Education:
• Classics at Oxford
• Theology at Cambridge, specializing in Hebrew Bible.

He has authored a popular prayer book and contributed to the Guidelines Bible study series. Beyond academia, he served as Precentor of Canterbury Cathedral and holds ministerial roles in various parishes. His writing spans academic and public engagement, blending biblical, liturgical, and musical themes.

He leads the Being Jewish: Writing Greek initiative, which culminated in an international conference in 2017. His current role at Keble combines pastoral care and academic fellowship.