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The cult of dismembered limbs Jewish rites of death at the scene of Palestinian suicide terrorism

Title
The cult of dismembered limbs [electronic resource] : Jewish rites of death at the scene of Palestinian suicide terrorism / Gideon Aran.
Author
Aran, Gideon.
Publication
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2023.

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Description
1 online resource (pages cm)
Summary
"On the ground with Zaka - The sights, noises, and smells of the arena in the immediate aftermath of the explosion as experienced by the haredi volunteers who have been there. The typical procedures of Zaka's operation in the arena. Zaka's activities after they leave the scene and in the few days following the day of the attack. Zaka's operation in other arenas of unnatural death. A comparison. The religious logic of the deep structure of the arena. A test case: the extreme opposite deathwork as challenging as that of post-terrorism one"--
Uniform Title
Cult of dismembered limbs (Online)
Alternative Title
Cult of dismembered limbs (Online)
Subject
  • ZAKA Rescue & Recovery (Tel Aviv, Israel) > History
  • Search and rescue operations > Israel
  • Emergency management > Israel
  • Victims of terrorism > Israel
  • Suicide bombings > Israel
  • Palestinian Arabs > Suicidal behavior > Israel
  • Terrorists > Suicidal behavior > Israel
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
ISBN
9780197689165
LCCN
2023020449
OCLC
ssj0002903452
Author
Aran, Gideon.
Title
The cult of dismembered limbs [electronic resource] : Jewish rites of death at the scene of Palestinian suicide terrorism / Gideon Aran.
Imprint
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2023.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
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