Middle Eastern Manuscript Tranditions

Middle Eastern Manuscript Traditions

Middle Eastern Manuscript Traditions (MEMaT) is a multidisciplinary project which aims at studying various aspects of manuscript production, utilization, and transmission history. The project is a collaboration between Sabine Schmidtke (IAS) and George A. Kiraz (IAS and Beth Mardutho). It brings together specialists with expertise in a wide range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds. The activities are focused on holding workshops and publishing books on the topic.

Upcoming Workshop - Call for Proposals: 
April 22-24, 2026: The Bible in Middle Eastern Manuscript Traditions. Conveners: George A. Kiraz (Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton), Sabine Schmidtke (Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton) and Valentina Sagaria Rossi (University of Rome Tor Vergata). Call details.