Expert in Medieval Jewish Literature and Renaissance Intellectual History
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University of PennsylvaniaFabrizio Lelli serves as Associate Professor of Hebrew Language and Literature at the University of Salento in Lecce, Italy, where he specializes in medieval and early modern Italian Jewish literature. His research examines the philosophical and mystical writings of Italian Jewish authors, with particular emphasis on intellectual exchanges between Jewish and Christian scholars during the Renaissance period. His work illuminates the cultural bridges between Jewish and Christian thought in Renaissance Italy, contributing to our understanding of interfaith scholarly dialogue during this pivotal period. Through his teaching and research, Lelli explores how Jewish authors engaged with both their own tradition and the broader intellectual currents of Renaissance humanism.