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Sovereignty of Memory: The Self-Willed Exodus and Contested Identity of Ethiopian Jewry

Sovereignty of Memory: The Self-Willed Exodus and Contested Identity of Ethiopian Jewry

Fields, Orion

Paperback

African HistoryJudaism

ISBN13: 9798254389651
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Mar 31 2026
Pages: 172
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.40 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
For centuries, they were a whisper, a legend: a lost tribe of Israel dwelling beyond the rivers of Cush. In the rugged highlands of Ethiopia, the Beta Israel preserved a unique, pre-Talmudic form of Judaism, claiming descent from the Tribe of Dan and once ruling over their own powerful kingdom. This is their story. 'Beyond the Rivers of Cush' takes you on an unforgettable journey through time, from the ancient echoes in the Simien Mountains to the political turmoil that left them landless and persecuted. Witness the moment a forgotten community reconnects with the wider Jewish world through a single, poignant letter, sparking a debate that questioned the very nature of identity: 'Is their blood our blood?' Follow their harrowing trek across the Sudanese desert and feel the pulse-pounding tension of Operation Solomon, the incredible 36-hour airlift that brought nearly 15,000 Ethiopian Jews to Israel. This is more than just history; it is a profound narrative of faith, resilience, and the fulfillment of a prophecy on wings of steel. Uncover the rich heritage, the bitter struggles, and the complex realities of their integration into modern Israeli society. This book is an essential exploration of an extraordinary exodus that continues to unfold.

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