Hugo Lundhaug

Hugo Lundhaug is a Professor of Biblical Reception and Early Christian Literature at the University of Oslo, affiliated with the Department of Theology. He leads the research group 'Coptic Texts and Manuscripts' and has held prestigious grants, including the ERC Consolidator Grant (2020-2025) and ERC Starting Grant (2012-2016). His work focuses on early Christian texts, particularly Coptic apocrypha, monastic manuscript culture, and the intersection of textuality with cognitive theory and digital humanities.

Research Interests: Lundhaug explores the transmission and interpretation of early Christian literature, with a focus on Coptic-language texts from Egypt. His current projects analyze apocryphal texts within Byzantine and Islamic contexts, examining their role in monastic communities and debates over orthodoxy. Methodologically, he integrates new philology, media studies, and cognitive approaches to understand textual fluidity and manuscript practices.

Key Publications: His recent work includes studies on the Nag Hammadi Codices, Shenoute of Atripe, and Coptic apocryphal literature. Notable articles address topics like textual authority, monastic worldbuilding, and the materiality of manuscripts.

Awards: Lundhaug has received major grants from the European Research Council, reflecting his international standing in Coptic studies and early Christian textual scholarship. His leadership in digital initiatives, such as the Coptic Wordnet project, underscores his commitment to advancing interdisciplinary research.

Labs/Teams: He directs the ERC-funded 'APOCRYPHA' project and collaborates with global networks in Coptic studies. His research group examines manuscripts as cultural artifacts, blending traditional philology with digital methodologies.