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Nils Arne Pedersen is an Associate Professor in Church History at Aarhus University's Faculty of Theology/Arts since 2004. His academic career includes roles as a Full-time scholar supported by the Carlsberg Foundation (1990–1995) and Danish Research Council grants. He specializes in Manichaeism, Patristics, and the historical reception of biblical texts. His research focuses on early Christian and Manichaean theological texts, especially Coptic and Syriac manuscripts. Research Interests : Pedersen’s work explores Manichaean literature, Patristic theology, and the interplay between biblical sources and early religious movements. He has edited critical editions of Manichaean texts and studies their transmission across languages like Syriac, Coptic, and Persian. Key Projects : Biblia Manichaica (Old and New Testament studies in Manichaean contexts), textual editions of Manichaean homilies, and analyses of anti-Manichaean polemics. Awards & Leadership : Honorary member of the International Association of Manichaean Studies (2022), former President (2017–2022). He has received significant grants, including €887k for the Biblia Manichaica project (2012–2015) and €233k from the Carlsberg Foundation (1990–1995). Grants & Funding : Danish Council for Independent Research, Danish Research Council for the Humanities, and Carlsberg Foundation grants have supported his work on Manichaean textual traditions and comparative religious studies.

• Patristics
• Manichaeism
• Church History
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George Karamanolis is a Professor at the Department of Philosophy , University of Vienna, and currently serves as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy and Education. His research focuses on Ancient Philosophy, particularly Platonism, Neoplatonism, and their intersections with early Christian thought. Email: george.karamanolis@univie.ac.at Office Hours: Tuesday 12:00-13:30 His recent publications analyze Neoplatonic metaphysics, Syriac philosophical traditions, and the reception of Aristotle in late antiquity. Teaching includes courses on Greek terminology, Aristotle's ethics, and the history of philosophy from antiquity to late antiquity.

• Ancient Philosophy
• Neoplatonism
• History of Philosophy
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Dorothea Weltecke is Professor of European History of the Middle Ages at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, where she has held the chair since 2021. Previously, she served as Chair of Medieval History II at Goethe-Universität Frankfurt (2017–2021) and Chair of History of Religions at Universität Konstanz (2007–2017). Her academic foundation includes a PhD summa cum laude from Freie Universität Berlin (2000), supported by the Studienstiftung des Deutschen Volkes. Her research explores transcultural religious dynamics in medieval Afro-Eurasia, with emphases on: Interactions between Jews, Christians, and Muslims Syriac Christian traditions and religious deviance Historiography of religious plurality and violence Comparative studies of pre-modern religious systems Her publications consistently address the complexity of medieval religious landscapes, analyzing themes like atheism, interfaith contact, and violence across monographs and edited volumes. Recent works investigate the emergence of distinct religions in the Middle Ages and systemic religious violence. She has received significant recognition, including: Germany's largest DFG individual grant (POLYP project, 2019) Senior Fellowships at Historisches Kolleg München (2019–2020) and Kulturwissenschaftliches Kolleg Konstanz (2013–2014) Ernst-Reuter-Preis for outstanding doctoral research (2001) She directs collaborative projects like DAMASt, a digital system for analyzing multi-religious constellations, and leads editorial roles for journals including Entangled Religions and The Medieval Chronicle .

• History of Christianities
• History of Religions
• Medieval Studies
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Michael Memmer is an Associate Professor at the Institute for Roman Law and Ancient Legal History within the Faculty of Law at the University of Vienna, where he has been a member since February 1, 1981, and was appointed to his current rank on October 1, 1997. His academic career spans over four decades with continuous contributions to both Roman law and medical jurisprudence. His educational foundation includes: Law studies at the University of Vienna Doctorate in Law (1983) Habilitation in Roman Law and Ancient Legal History (1995) Professor Memmer's research centers on Roman private law , Medical law , and the History of medical law , creating unique intersections between ancient legal systems and contemporary healthcare jurisprudence. His work examines how historical legal frameworks shape modern concepts of patient autonomy, medical jurisdiction, and vaccination policies, with particular attention to Austrian legal evolution. This dual expertise manifests in publications ranging from analyses of Roman slavery in Syriac legal codes to modern patient directive legislation. His publication history reveals a clear trajectory from classical Roman law studies toward medical law applications, with increasing focus on healthcare legislation since 2005. Recent works demonstrate sophisticated integration of historical methodology with current medical-legal challenges, particularly in end-of-life decision-making and vaccination policy. His scholarly recognition includes: Cardinal Innitzer Prize (1995) Manz Prize for 'Best Product Innovation Loose-Leaf Work 2005' for the 'Handbook of Medical Law for Practice' Currently leading collaborative research initiatives including the 'Historiogenesis of legal norms' (with University of Munich) and the 'Legal-Historical Commentary on the New Testament' (with University of Münster), he also engages the public through 'Nox Latina' – Vienna's immersive antiquity and Latin experience event. His institutional role includes mentoring within the Institute's team comprising Franz-Stefan Meissel, José-Domingo Rodríguez Martin, and other scholars.

• Roman private law
• Medical law
• History of medical law

Nicholas John Sims-Williams is Research Professor of Iranian and Central Asian Studies at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, where he has maintained continuous academic employment since 1976. His career progression includes positions as Lecturer in Iranian Languages (1976), Reader in Iranian Studies (1989), Professor of Iranian and Central Asian Studies (1994), Professorial Researcher (2008-2011), and his current role as Research Professor (2012-present). His educational background includes studies in Old and Middle Iranian languages, Sanskrit, Syriac and historical linguistics at Cambridge University, where he completed his PhD under Dr. Ilya Gershevitch. His doctoral thesis, an edition of a fragmentary manuscript containing Christian texts translated from Syriac into Sogdian, was published as The Christian Sogdian manuscript C2, Berlin 1985 and awarded the Prix Ghirshman of the Institut de France. Professor Sims-Williams' research interests focus on Middle Iranian languages of Eastern Iran and Central Asia, with particular expertise in Sogdian and Bactrian languages. His scholarly work equally emphasizes the linguistic structures of these Indo-European languages and their Central Asian cultural context, examining the complex interplay of languages, cultures, and religions in the region. His teaching has covered seven Iranian languages (Avestan, Old Persian, Middle Persian, Parthian, Bactrian, Sogdian and Khotanese) along with Syriac. His extensive honors reflect his standing in the academic community, including Fellowship in the British Academy, membership in multiple international academies, and prestigious research fellowships. Notable positions include Chairman of the Ancient India and Iran Trust and Vice-President of the Union Académique Internationale. Professor Sims-Williams has held visiting professorships at leading institutions worldwide including the Collège de France, Harvard University, and the University of Rome "La Sapienza," demonstrating his international recognition as a leading scholar in his field.

• Iranian studies
• Sogdian language
• Bactrian language
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Dietmar W. Winkler is a University Professor of Patristics and Church History at the University of Salzburg, where he serves as Dean of the Faculty of Catholic Theology. He is the founding director of the Center for the Study of Eastern Christianity (ZECO) and holds prominent positions including membership in the European Academy of Sciences and Arts and consultancy with the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity. His academic credentials include: Mag.phil. from University of Graz (1989) Certificate in Ecumenical Studies from Geneva (1990) Mag.theol. from University of Graz (1991) Dr.theol. from University of Innsbruck (1995) Diploma in Syriac Language from Mahatma Gandhi University, India (1998) Habilitation in Patrology, Dogma History and Ecumenical Theology from University of Graz (2000) Professor Winkler's research centers on Eastern Christian traditions, with particular expertise in Syrian, Coptic, Armenian, Ethiopian, and Indian Christianity. His groundbreaking work examines Christianity along the Silk Road, documenting its historical presence from Persia through Central Asia to China. He also investigates the Catholic Church's development since Vatican II with emphasis on ecumenical dialogue, bringing theological, historical, and cultural perspectives to understand how Christian communities evolved within diverse political contexts across Asia and the Middle East. His recent publications reveal a sustained focus on ecumenical relations between Eastern Christian traditions and the Catholic Church, with significant contributions to understanding the Church of the East's historical presence along the Silk Road. His work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary ecumenical concerns, demonstrating how ancient Christian traditions can inform modern interfaith dialogue and understanding. Professor Winkler's scholarly recognition includes: APART Scholarship of the Austrian Academy of Sciences (1997) Fulbright Scholarship (2000) Josef Krainer Award for outstanding scientific achievements (2004) Salzburg Research Fellowship (2009) Award for Excellent Teaching 2014/15 As director of ZECO and scientific leader of 'Pro Oriente Studies in Syriac Tradition,' Professor Winkler has secured substantial research funding for projects including multiple studies on East Syriac Christianity along the Silk Road. His international collaborations span Harvard University, Boston University, and the Pontifical Oriental Institute in Rome. He actively participates in the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Oriental Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches and contributed to the Instrumentum Laboris for the Vatican's Special Synod for the Middle East. Professor Winkler leads the Center for the Study of Eastern Christianity (ZECO) at the University of Salzburg, which coordinates interdisciplinary research on Eastern Christian traditions through international scholarly networks. His team's work has significantly advanced understanding of Christianity's historical presence across Asia and its contemporary ecumenical significance.

• Eastern Christianity
• Syriac Christianity
• Church History
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Gordon Robert is a distinguished academic and Regius Professor of Hebrew at the University of Cambridge, having served from 1995 to 2012. Previously, he held Lecturer positions at the University of Cambridge (1979–1995) and the University of Glasgow (1969–1979). He is a member of the Academy of Europe, elected in 2024, and holds a Doctor of Letters from the University of Cambridge (2004). He studied Hebrew and Aramaic at the University of Cambridge, where he earned numerous scholarships and prizes, including the Stewart of Rannoch Hebrew Prize, Bender Hebrew Prize, and First Tyrwhitt Hebrew Scholarship. His research focuses on the Hebrew Bible within Jewish and Christian traditions, the Ancient Near Eastern context of the Hebrew Bible, and the study of its ancient and modern translations. He has contributed extensively to understanding the textual transmission and exegesis of biblical texts, particularly through his work on ancient versions in Greek, Aramaic, Syriac, and Latin. His recent work includes examining the historical and cultural influences on biblical translations, such as the King James Version. 2003: President, Society for the Study of the Old Testament (UK/Ireland) 2004: Doctor of Letters, University of Cambridge 2011: Festschrift dedicated to his work on the Hebrew Bible’s text and versions 2011: Fellow of the British Academy Gordon has advised numerous PhD students focusing on ancient biblical translations, though specific grant details are not provided in the text. No specific labs or teams are mentioned in the provided information.

• Hebrew Bible
• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
• Biblical Exegesis
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Riccardo Contini is Full Professor of Semitic Philology at the University of Naples "L'Orientale" , where he has held a permanent chair since January 2004. Previously he taught at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, the University of Rome "La Sapienza" and the Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa, steadily advancing from Tenured Research Fellow to Full Professor. Education Laurea (M.A.) in Semitic Philology, University of Pisa & Scuola Normale Superiore, November 1978 Graduate study periods: UCLA (Los Angeles), Pontifical Biblical Institute (Rome), École Pratique des Hautes Études IVe Section (Paris) Research Interests Professor Contini’s work centres on the linguistic history of the Semitic-speaking Near East . Key foci include comparative Semitic morphosyntax , Hebrew linguistics , Aramaic and Arabic dialectology , and the Syriac linguistic and historiographical tradition . He also pursues ethnolinguistic fieldwork in Yemen and Oman, producing data on living Arabic and Aramaic varieties. Across his publications he repeatedly combines philological precision with broader historical questions, ranging from Persian-period Jewish communities to medieval Syriac chronicles and 19th-century travellers’ records of Arabian speech. Scientific Awards 2007 Tartufari Prize for Semitics, Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei – Italy’s most prestigious national recognition in the field. Editorial & Institutional Roles Chair, Center for Jewish Studies, University of Naples "L'Orientale" (since 2009) Editor, Testi del Vicino Oriente Antico series, Paideia Editrice (since 2006) Former Co-editor, Syriac section, History of Science , Istituto dell’Enciclopedia Italiana (2000-2001) Member, Advisory Board, Studi e Materiali di Storia delle Religioni (since 2009) Former editorial board member, Annali dell’Istituto Orientale di Napoli – sez. Orientale (2003-2009) Research Funding His investigations have been supported by competitive grants from the University of Naples "L'Orientale" and the Italian Ministry of University . Laboratory & Fieldwork Field trips to Yemen and Oman underpin his ethnolinguistic analyses of contemporary Arabic and Neo-Aramaic dialects, feeding comparative data into his historical-linguistic reconstructions.

• Semitic philology
• Comparative Semitic morphosyntax
• Hebrew linguistics
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Dr. Yury Arzhanov is a researcher in Biblical Studies and Church History at the Faculty of Theology, Paris Lodron University of Salzburg (PLUS). His scholarly activities focus on Syriac philosophical texts, particularly the transmission and adaptation of Greek philosophical works (especially Aristotle and Porphyry) in Syriac Christian contexts. Research projects include SyrPhil (2021-2025) and SyrArist (2026-2028), examining Sergius of Reshaina’s contributions to Syriac philosophy and Aristotle’s Categories translation tradition.

• Syriac Philosophy
• Neoplatonism
• Greek-Syriac-Arabic Translation Studies
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