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This dissertation discusses the relationship between narrative theology and the prophetic literature and the role of memory and story in the theology of Israel. The writer first develops a theology of remembrance and memorials in the history of Israel. The four major memorials f…

The personal and national dimensions of terrorism victimhood lend the victims their unique moral authority and political legitimacy. The analysis of the news media coverage of victims' campaigns, on issues such as memorialization, criminal justice, hostage crises and peace activ…

“Between Myth and Memory: The Case of Italian Fascist World War I Monuments” examines the relationship between Italian soldiers’ testimonies from the First World War and later Italian Fascist monuments that commemorated their sacrifices. During the First World War, soldiers’ dia…

Memorials are connected to the geographical and historical moment during which they were built. Despite the myriad of monuments and memorials created in the wake of World War II, the widespread rape of women, has been largely absent from this commemorative landscape. Now that ra…

Since at least the Cold War and with renewed fervor in recent years, citizens have acted on the urge to topple memorials and other visual reminders of historical violence. However, societies show no signs of ceasing to erect new commemorative markers, and people continue to live…