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Adrienne Williams Boyarin is a Professor of English at the University of Victoria, specializing in medieval English literature and culture. She joined UVic in 2006 after earning dual BA and PhD degrees in English and Medieval Studies from UC Berkeley (2006). Her work focuses on early Middle English, religious writings, Christian-Jewish polemics, and representations of women in medieval texts, particularly Marian legends and hagiographies. She teaches courses ranging from introductory literary traditions to advanced seminars on gender, sanctity, and anti-Jewish discourse in medieval England.
Her research highlights intersections between law, religion, and Jewish-Christian relations, as seen in her books *Miracles of the Virgin in Medieval England: Law and Jewishness in Marian Legends* (2010) and *The Siege of Jerusalem* (2013). Boyarin’s scholarship engages with medieval manuscripts, legal documents, and polemical literature, emphasizing how these texts reflect broader cultural and theological debates.
In addition to her monographs, she has published widely in journals like *Notes & Queries* and *Religion and Literature*, analyzing themes such as medieval anti-Semitism, female agency in religious narratives, and intertextual connections between biblical and classical texts. Her pedagogical contributions include innovative courses on medieval manuscripts and collaborative projects with UVic’s special collections.
Boyarin’s work bridges literary analysis with historical and legal contexts, offering critical insights into medieval England’s religious and cultural landscape. Her current research continues to explore the complex roles of Jewish communities and legal frameworks in shaping medieval English literature.
