{"product_id":"mhalmies-von-denho-ozmen","title":"MHALMIES","description":"This 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 Özmen brings careful research together with lived experience.\nThe Mhallami story moves from ancient Mesopotamian worship of Shamash, through the rise of Christianity in the 300s, to a\ngradual move toward Islam between the 600s and 1700s. Özmen shows that these changes were not a loss of identity but rather ways of surviving while maintaining strong links to Assyrian roots.\nInstead of focusing only on rulers and wars, the book looks at everyday life: the Shoulder Dance (Raqdho da katfotho),\ntraditional 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.\nIn the shadow of the Sayfo (the 1915 genocide) and continuing migration, this book calls for protecting a fragile heritage.\nDedicated to the author´s son, Enki, it invites new generations - from Södertälje to Sydney - to see their place in this story and remember that history is not only what happens to a people; it is\nalso what a people choose to shape.\n\n\"Careful scholarship - and courageous work - rooted in care for community.\"\n - Andreas Önver Cetrez, Professor, Uppsala University\u003cdiv class=\"aw-variant-hidden-subtitle-div\" id=\"aw-variant-subtitle-9789181343243\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistory, culture and traditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Autorenwelt Shop","offers":[{"title":"Softcover - 9789181343243","offer_id":58040949080389,"sku":"9789181343243","price":26.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0622\/files\/f49520d3-acec-4212-823d-bd167eaf8ff8.jpg?v=1780725261","url":"https:\/\/shop.autorenwelt.de\/en\/products\/mhalmies-von-denho-ozmen","provider":"Autorenwelt Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}