Marcin Wodziński

Marcin Wodziński is a professor of Jewish history and literature at the University of Wrocław, Poland. His academic focus is on the social history of Jews in the 19th century and the history of Hasidism. Wodziński has conducted extensive research on the cultural and historical aspects of Jewish life in Eastern Europe, and his work is recognized internationally for its depth and scholarly rigor.

He has authored and edited several books on Hasidism and Jewish history, including the Historical Atlas of Hasidism which provides a comprehensive, detailed exploration of the geographical and cultural expansion of the Hasidic movement. The atlas combines cartographic information with historical data to present a nuanced study of Hasidism from its origins to the present day.

Wodziński's contributions to Jewish studies have been acknowledged with various academic awards and honors. His approach often involves a multidisciplinary methodology, incorporating geography, sociology, and religious studies to provide a fuller understanding of the historical contexts he studies.

Books

Hasidism: A New History Historical Atlas of Hasidism