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Blood. Reflections on what unites and divides us

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Editors

Anthony Bale, David Feldman.

Imprint

London, United Kingdom, 2015. 54 pp., illustrations: 16 col., 19 × 19 cm. English.

ISBN

9781784421380

Location

Jewish Museum London (5 November 2015–28 February 2016)

Description

Book accompanying an exhibition on the theme of blood as seen through the lens of Jewish religion, culture and history, and explored through art, film and literature. The exhibition reflected on how blood is both an essential part of life and an integral part of rituals pertaining to food, sex, and circumcision. Introduction by Anthony Bale, David Feldman and Joanne Rosenthal. Seven brief essays on topics such as blood in Jewish culture (Marc Michael Epstein), blood in Jewish rituals and social activism (Robin Judd), and circumcision rituals (Sander L. Gilman). No itemized listing.

main keywords

BLOODCIRCUMCISION

minor keywords

Antisemitic images/objectsChristian artCircumcision implements/objectsHebrew illuminated manuscripts, Ashkenaz, 12th–14th CPostersShechita knivesShylock

Other edition

#2257

Related ephemera

Exhibition leaflet, 6 pp. 4 col. illus., 21 × 14.8 cm.

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