- Islamic Studies
- Jewish Studies
- Oriental Studies
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Blanca Villuendas is a researcher affiliated with the Department of Asian and Oriental Studies within the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Tübingen, Germany. She is associated with the Zentrum für Islamische Theologie (ZITh) and actively contributes to the study of medieval Islamic and Jewish intellectual traditions, particularly through the analysis of Judaeo-Arabic manuscripts from the Cairo Genizah. Her research focuses on the intersections of Islamic, Jewish, and Christian traditions in the medieval Mediterranean world, with a specialized interest in dream interpretation (oneirocriticism) , geomancy , and divinatory practices . She examines how esoteric knowledge was transmitted across religious and cultural boundaries, especially through textual traditions in Arabic and Judaeo-Arabic. Her work combines philological analysis with historical and theological inquiry, shedding light on the intellectual and spiritual life of medieval communities. The body of her publications reveals a consistent trajectory in the study of dream and divination literature, particularly centered on the Cairo Genizah materials. Her research spans from classical Islamic figures like Ibn Sīrīn to Andalusi and North African scholars, and extends into mystical thinkers such as ʿAbd al-Ghanī al-Nābulusī. She frequently contributes to major academic encyclopedias and presents at international conferences, demonstrating engagement with both Jewish and Islamic studies communities. Her work highlights transcultural knowledge exchange and the adaptation of Arabic occult sciences within Jewish contexts. Scientific Contributions and Recognition: Author of the book Geomancy in the Judaeo-Arabic Manuscripts from the Cairo Genizah (in Spanish, 2015). Contributing author to the Encyclopaedia of Islam, Third Edition (Brill). Author of 40 bio-bibliographical entries in the Encyclopaedia Biblioteca de al-Andalus . Regular presenter at international conferences including EAJS, Cambridge-Tübingen Workshops, and specialized seminars at Oxford, Princeton, and Tel Aviv University. Contributor to academic newsletters such as Genizah Fragments and ZITh Newsletter . Blanca Villuendas has been involved in collaborative research and editorial projects, including co-authoring conference reports and producing analytical indices for major reference works. While specific grant funding is not mentioned, her sustained research output and participation in funded academic centers like ZITh suggest active involvement in research initiatives. She has not listed any formal students, but her mentorship may occur through seminar and workshop participation. She is associated with the Zentrum für Islamische Theologie (ZITh) at the University of Tübingen, where she regularly presents her research in senior seminars and collaborative workshops. This center serves as her primary academic hub, connecting her with scholars in Islamic theology, interreligious dialogue, and medieval studies.
