Bertrand Ham

Bertrand Ham is a Lecturer at the University of Angers (UCO), integrated within the LEM (Laboratory for Studies on Monotheisms, UMR-8584 – CNRS-Villejuif). His research focuses on Late Greek philosophy, patristic thought, and their applications in literary, rhetorical, and exegetical contexts, particularly exploring the philosophical and patristic heritage in Western High Medieval political ideology.

Key research activities include translations and commentaries on Plotinus' works for the 'Les écrits de Plotin' collection by Éditions du Cerf. His work bridges ancient thought with medieval political and theological frameworks, emphasizing allegorical interpretation and textual exegesis.

Bertrand Ham has contributed to conferences and publications analyzing Plotinus' critiques of Gnosticism, Seneca's Stoic political philosophy, and Philo of Alexandria's allegorical methods. His publications span classical translations, academic chapters, and critical reports, reflecting expertise in interdisciplinary approaches to ancient and medieval texts.

Active within LEM, his research engages with Hellenistic and early Christian intellectual traditions, maintaining a focus on rhetorical strategies and their socio-political implications.