A new research project in the field of Jewish Studies at the Polish Academy of Sciences (Warsaw)

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PERIPHERIES (MSCA COFUND) is an interdisciplinary project on the identity and scientific cultural heritage of minorities, specifically the Jewish communities of Europe and the Mediterranean between the 13th and 17th centuries. The objective is to explore and understand their cultural in/visibility in Christian societies through the analysis of certain fields of knowledge—located on the periphery of the dominant cultural currents—and their related practices. The focus is on the stellar sciences and their material and visual cultures as reflected in the manuscripts, images and objects that circulated among Jews and non-Jews in the geographical areas and periods above-mentioned. The project is supported by a network of experts and researchers from universities all around the world and includes conferences, workshops, courses, and different outreach activities.
The project is led by Prof. Josefina Rodríguez-Arribas of the Polish Academy of Sciences (academia.edu).

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About Andreas Lehnertz

As a Juniorprofessor of Medieval History specializing in Jewish History at Trier University, I delve into the intricate tapestry of social, cultural, and religious European history. My academic pursuits are centered around the nuanced dynamics of daily Christian-Jewish relations, the exploration of marginal Hebrew and Yiddish charter notes, the study of Jewish as well as general sealing practices, and the profound examination of Jewish craftspeople. I wrote a book about "Jewish Seals in the Medieval German Empire: The Authentication and Self-Representation of Jewish Men and Women" (in German). My expertise has been further honed through my roles as a postdoctoral fellow in the ERC project "Beyond the Elite – Jewish Daily Life in Medieval Europe" at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and as a member of the Martin Buber Society in the Humanities and Social Sciences, also at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Currently, I am writing book that delves into the intriguing world of "Jewish Craftspeople in Medieval Ashkenaz." Through my research and publications, I aim to contribute meaningfully to the academic discourse surrounding medieval history, providing valuable insights into the rich tapestry of European history during this pivotal period.