The Lyell Lectures 2026: Mercedes García-Arenal, ‘Muslim Books in Christian Hands’

The Bodleian Libraries are delighted to announce the Lyell Lectures 2026

Mercedes García-Arenal (Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, Madrid) 

will deliver a series of five lectures, beginning 28 April, 

‘Muslim Books in Christian Hands: From Iberian Moriscos to Early Modern Europe’

Weston Library, Oxford

Five lectures, Tuesday 28 April – Monday 11 May 2026.

All start at 5:15 pm BST.

Dates and details of the series can be found here.

Book to attend in person at the Weston Library, Oxford, or online.

Dr Alexandra Franklin

Co-ordinator, Centre for the Study of the Book

Bodleian Libraries

Department of Special Collections

Weston Library

Broad Street

Oxford OX1 3BG

Tel. 01865 277160

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