Die Familie Bondi und das 'Judische': Beziehungsgeschichte unter dem burgerlichen Wertehimmel, 17901870

The Bondi family network established themselves in the urban bourgeoisie of Dresden, Mainz, and Hamburg between 1790 and 1870. Daniel Ristau examines the bonding and disentanglement processes of the Bondis, who entered networks of relationships, defined affiliations, and broke connections. Her letters reveal the contemporary relevance of the Jewish, which was not only interpreted differently depending on the situation and perspective, but was also able to take a back seat to other modes of description, localization, and demarcation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 611 pages
Publication date: 15 May 2023
Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG

Between 1790 and 1870, members of the Bondi family network established themselves within the urban bourgeoisie of Dresden, Mainz, and Hamburg. While presenting themselves as exemplary educated citizens, they maintained their connections to their Jewish communities, actively supporting both the reform-oriented and neo-Orthodox trends. Daniel Ristau delves into the processes of bonding and disentanglement experienced by the Bondis, as they navigated networks of relationships, defined affiliations, and severed connections. Through her extensive collection of letters, Ristau reveals the enduring relevance of Jewish identity, which was not solely defined by fixed categories but could be interpreted and localized in various ways. By avoiding the presupposition of family members as solely Jewish, Ristau opens up interpretive possibilities that transcend the traditional binary of Jews and non-Jews, challenging the enduring discomfort associated with this categorization.

Between 1790 and 1870, members of the Bondi family network established themselves within the urban bourgeoisie of Dresden, Mainz, and Hamburg. While presenting themselves as exemplary educated citizens, they maintained their connections to their Jewish communities, actively supporting both the reform-oriented and neo-Orthodox trends. Daniel Ristau delves into the processes of bonding and disentanglement experienced by the Bondis, as they navigated networks of relationships, defined affiliations, and severed connections. Through her extensive collection of letters, Ristau reveals the enduring relevance of Jewish identity, which was not solely defined by fixed categories but could be interpreted and localized in various ways. By avoiding the presupposition of family members as solely Jewish, Ristau opens up interpretive possibilities that transcend the traditional binary of Jews and non-Jews, challenging the enduring discomfort associated with this categorization.

Dimension: 235 x 160 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783525368589