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The Mark of Cain: Guilt and Denial in the PostWar Lives of Nazi Perpetrators,Used
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The Mark of Cain fleshes out a history of conversations that contributed to Germany's coming to terms with a guilty past. Katharina von Kellenbach draws on letters exchanged between clergy and Nazi perpetrators, written notes of prison chaplains, memoirs, sermons, and prison publications to illuminate the moral and spiritual struggles of perpetrators after World War II. These documents provide intimate insights into the selfreflection and selfperception of perpetrators. As Germany looks back on more than sixty years of passionate debate about political, personal and legal guilt, its ongoing engagement with the legacy of perpetration has transformed German culture and politics.The willingness to forgive and forget displayed by the father in the parable of the Prodigal Son became the paradigm central to Germany's rehabilitation and reintegration of Nazi perpetrators. The problem with Luke's parable in this context is that, unlike the son in the parable, perpetrators did not ask for forgiveness. Most agents of state crimes felt innocent. Von Kellenbach proposes the story of the mark of Cain as a counter narrative. In contrast to the Prodigal Son, who is quickly forgiven and welcomed back into the house of the father, the fratricidal Cain is charged to rebuild his life on the basis of open communication about the past. The story of the Prodigal Son equates forgiveness with forgetting; Cain's story links redemption with remembrance and suggests a strategy of critical engagement with perpetrators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Mark of Cain'? A: The main theme of 'The Mark of Cain' explores the moral and spiritual struggles of Nazi perpetrators in post-war Germany, focusing on their self-reflection and the societal implications of guilt and denial.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Mark of Cain' is Katharina von Kellenbach, who draws on various historical documents to illuminate her arguments.
- Q: What type of sources does the author use in the book? A: Katharina von Kellenbach uses a variety of sources, including letters between clergy and Nazi perpetrators, memoirs, sermons, and prison publications.
- Q: What is the significance of the story of Cain in the context of this book? A: The story of Cain serves as a counter-narrative to the Prodigal Son, emphasizing the need for remembrance and critical engagement with the past rather than simple forgiveness.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Mark of Cain' have? A: 'The Mark of Cain' contains 304 pages, providing an in-depth analysis of its themes.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Mark of Cain' is available in hardcover binding, which is durable and suitable for long-term use.
- Q: When was 'The Mark of Cain' published? A: 'The Mark of Cain' was published on June 25, 2013.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Mark of Cain' is categorized under Germany, reflecting its focus on German history and culture.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'The Mark of Cain' is suitable for academic study as it engages with complex themes of guilt, memory, and historical accountability.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'The Mark of Cain' is the first edition.