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Roger Andersson is a Professor at Stockholm University's Department of Swedish Language and Multilingualism, specializing in historical Scandinavian philology and medieval studies. His research focuses on Old Swedish texts, particularly those related to Saint Birgitta, medieval sermons, and the interaction between Latin and vernacular languages in manuscript cultures.
- Current president of Svenska fornskriftsällskapet (2017–2025)
- Former general editor of the Sermo book series (2006–2015)
- Lead critical edition of Old Swedish Birgittine texts
His scholarly work examines scribal identification, medieval written culture, and the theological authority of vernacular texts. The Narratives: form and function group explores storytelling across historical periods, while his Scandinavian philology and language history research investigates early Scandinavian languages and literature.
Roger's publications show strong focus on Birgittine studies, sermon analysis, and manuscript transmission patterns. His work bridges textual scholarship with broader theological and cultural interpretations of medieval Scandinavian literature.
