Expectations, challenges and opportunities: beyond being a woman from South America at the SBL

Abstract

When I was invited to participate in this inspiring and unique project of the Society of Biblical Literature, I thought about what would be the main expectations, challenges, and opportunities for a woman from South America who became part of such a great and worldwide institution. More than twelve years after my first encounter with the Society of Biblical Literature, and after being involved in different projects and initiatives since then, I recognize that I have only positive things to express. It doesn’t mean that I haven’t gone through different challenges, but I gained plenty of experience by overcoming them.