crypto-Jewish community
C42518
concept
A crypto-Jewish community is a group of people who secretly maintain Jewish beliefs and practices while outwardly conforming to another dominant religion or culture, often due to historical persecution or social pressure.
Observed surface forms (2)
- crypto-Jewish lineage ×1
- crypto-Jews ×1
Instances (3)
- Donmeh
- Carvajal family of New Spain via concept surface "crypto-Jewish lineage"
- Marranos via concept surface "crypto-Jews"