Aran, Gideon (Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, Professor
The Cult of Dismembered Limbs: Jewish Rites of Death at the Scene of Palestinian Suicide Terrorism
- ISBN 13:
- 9780197689158
- author:
- Aran, Gideon (Professor of Sociology and Anthropology, Professor
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press, USA
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.9 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Cult of Dismembered Limbs: Jewish Rites of Death at the Scene of Palestinian Suicide Terrorism by Gideon Aran. In Israel, when a suicide terrorist strikes, an unusual group of first responders arrives alongside the usual emergency services. These men, from the ZAKA organization, are dedicated to dealing with the aftermath of violent death, particularly in cases where bodies have been severely mutilated or dismembered. As part of their work, they collect and reassemble corpses and body parts, performing a ritual that is both gruesome and deeply symbolic. Gideon Aran spent years embedded with the men of ZAKA, gaining insight into their unique role and the cultural context in which it operates. This gripping ethnography takes readers inside the organization and on the ground with these men as they carry out their work, shedding light on a fascinating and complex aspect of Israeli society. Through his research, Aran sheds light on the intricate relationships between death, ritual, and identity in Jewish culture, offering a nuanced exploration of a subject that is both deeply disturbing and profoundly revealing.
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