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Gifts from Jerusalem Jews to the Austro-Hungarian Monarchs
Identities, Otherness, and Belonging
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Focusing on the unique ritual of presenting gifts to the emperor-king, this book delves into how Orthodox Jewish communities in Jerusalem constructed their identities through these offerings during significant historical events. Lily Arad captivatingly reveals the narratives and iconography of these gifts, showcasing their dual role in fostering local Eretz-Israel identities while maintaining European ties. The analysis highlights the gifts' transformative impact on self-identification and their reception in both the Austrian and Palestinian Jewish press, illustrating complex cultural and political strategies.
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Gifts from Jerusalem Jews to the Austro-Hungarian Monarchs, Lily Arad
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- Title
- Gifts from Jerusalem Jews to the Austro-Hungarian Monarchs
- Subtitle
- Identities, Otherness, and Belonging
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lily Arad
- Publisher
- De Gruyter
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 444
- ISBN13
- 9783110767551
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Focusing on the unique ritual of presenting gifts to the emperor-king, this book delves into how Orthodox Jewish communities in Jerusalem constructed their identities through these offerings during significant historical events. Lily Arad captivatingly reveals the narratives and iconography of these gifts, showcasing their dual role in fostering local Eretz-Israel identities while maintaining European ties. The analysis highlights the gifts' transformative impact on self-identification and their reception in both the Austrian and Palestinian Jewish press, illustrating complex cultural and political strategies.