Caleb Klein

Thesis Title: 

Regional Variation in Ashkenazi Hebrew Script in the Thirteenth Century (working title)

Supervisor: 

Prof. Judith Olszowy-Schlanger

Biography:

Originally from New York, I began my academic career pursuing an undergraduate degree from Vassar College, researching medieval Jewish history, philosophy, theology, and literary culture. From there I continued in my trajectory in the form of a master’s degree with the Oxford University English Faculty, further specializing in codicology and literary transmission as a method for studying cultural history. During these studies I delved into the world of Hebrew paleography, conducting research in differentiating between regional varieties in the execution of Ashkenazi scripts. Following this, I pursued language acquisition at an institute in Jerusalem, where I hoped to gain further proficiency in Hebrew and Latin, but this endeavor was interrupted by the October 7th attacks and the ensuing conflict. Following my evacuation I sought to continue my work undeterred, and thus returned to Oxford to conduct my research, now determined to bring to light examples of inter-cultural connectivity through paleographical and codicological means.

Educational Background:

BA from Vassar College in English and Medieval/Renaissance Studies.

MSt from the University of Oxford in English Literature 650-1550.

Research Interests:

Medieval Book History; Jewish Cultural History; Paleography; Codicology; Philology; Medieval Literary Culture.

Links: https://calebrklein.com