Professor Dr. Tilman Seidensticker

Biography

Tilman Seidensticker is a professor at the University of Hamburg, specifically affiliated with the Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures. His research focuses on the intersection of Arabic manuscript cultures and their historical contexts, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Seidensticker has actively led numerous projects including the Cluster Excellence 'Understanding Written Artefacts' and has contributed to SFB 950, which investigates manuscript cultures across Asia, Africa, and Europe. His scholarly work emphasizes the significance of Arabic manuscripts and explores the formal characteristics and layout of these texts, exemplified through his publications on al-Bukhari's Sahih manuscripts. Seidensticker has also been involved in various collaborative projects aimed at enhancing the cataloging and understanding of Arabic manuscripts in German collections, promoting awareness of their historical importance.

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