Israel

Regardless of its small population Israel has a thriving community of scholars engaged in medieval studies, in the fields of history, religion studies, literature, archaeology, and art history. Since Israel is a meeting place for the three great monotheistic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam), a special emphasis is given to the study of these cultures and the interactions between them. Israel also has a unique blend of monuments ranging from Early Christian and Byzantine art to Crusaders’ and Palaeologan art.