A minority among minorities: Jewish Studies in Peru

Authors

  • Romina Yalonetzky Pontificia Universidad Católica de Perú

Abstract

The article explores the situation of Jewish Studies about Peru and from Peru. An overview of the available inventory of academic and non-academic writings on Jewish Peru is presented after having reviewed the library catalogues of six of the most prestigious universities in the country and the catalogue of Peru’s National Library. Based on the type of work, that is, topics addressed, type of document, editing, context of publication, and based on her own experience as a researcher of Jewishness in Peru, the author offers a reflection on the conditions for research on Peruvian-Jewishness.

Keywords:

Peru – Jewish Studies – Peruvian minorities – Ethnic Studies – religion