{"product_id":"mhalmies-history-culture-and-traditions-9789181343243","title":"Mhalmies: History, culture and traditions","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Denho Özmen\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bod - Books on Demand\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Bod - Books on Demand\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Social History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is more than history; it is a personal search to take back a story long silenced or told by outsiders. Writing as both a researcher and a member of the Mhallami (Mhalmoye), Denho �zmen brings careful research together with lived experience. The Mhallami story moves from ancient Mesopotamian worship of Shamash, through the rise of Christianity in the 300s, to a gradual move toward Islam between the 600s and 1700s. �zmen shows that these changes were not a loss of identity but rather ways of surviving while maintaining strong links to Assyrian roots. Instead of focusing only on rulers and wars, the book looks at everyday life: the Shoulder Dance (Raqdho da katfotho), traditional songs, and visits to local holy places (ziyarat). These traditions keep the community s voice alive and push back - quietly but clearly - against outside pressure to make them blend into other groups. In the shadow of the Sayfo (the 1915 genocide) and continuing migration, this book calls for protecting a fragile heritage. Dedicated to the author s son, Enki, it invites new generations - from S�dert�lje to Sydney - to see their place in this story and remember that history is not only what happens to a people; it is also what a people choose to shape. \"Careful scholarship - and courageous work - rooted in care for community.\" - Andreas �nver Cetrez, Professor, Uppsala University\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bod - Books on Demand","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47890790678679,"sku":"9789181343243","price":3126.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9789181343243.webp?v=1781181358","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/mhalmies-history-culture-and-traditions-9789181343243","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}