Sara J. Charles

Sara J. Charles, an author specializing in medieval manuscript production, dives into the fascinating world of scriptoria. She unpacks the spiritual and philosophical aspects of scribes' work and challenges common misconceptions. Listeners learn about the intricate relationship between the rise of Christianity and manuscript creation in post-Roman Europe. Charles also highlights the dynamic environment of medieval scriptoria, revealing a bustling community effort behind each manuscript, and discusses the impact of the printing press on this age-old craft.