Manuela Niesner

About the Author

Manuela Niesner is a distinguished scholar of medieval German literature, specializing in the intricate dynamics of religious discourse during the 14th century. With a keen eye for historical texts and their socio-cultural implications, she explores the tensions between Christian and Jewish communities through rigorous textual analysis. Her work illuminates the rhetorical strategies employed in polemical writings, offering fresh insights into the intellectual history of the Middle Ages. As a contributor to the esteemed Münchener Texte und Untersuchungen zur deutschen Literatur des Mittelalters series, Niesner bridges academic rigor with accessible scholarship, making complex historical debates relevant to contemporary audiences. Her research continues to influence studies in interfaith relations and medieval theology.