Workshop: Jewish Literature under Muslim Rule; Leipzig / Munich

Jan. 5, 2026

The Simon Dubnow Institute, Leipzig in cooperation with the Unit of Judaic Studies/ Munich Research Centre of Jewish Arabic Cultures at the University of Munich organize a workshop on Jewish Literature under Muslim Rule: Textual Transformations and Inter-Religious Encounters taking place in April 14-16, 2026 in Munich.

The organizers invite proposals exploring how Jewish authors responded – textually, linguistically, and theologically – to the Islamic environment in which they lived. This includes the ways in which Islamic models of thought, language, and literary form left their imprint on Jewish religious expression.

Deadline for submissions: January 20, 2026 | DETAILS

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