"Between collective and ethnic identities." Dialogues d’histoire ancienne supplément 10, 2014, 283-292 = Christel Müller (ed.) Culture materielle et identité ethnique. (original) (raw)

The paper explores the complex interplay between collective and ethnic identities, examining how these identities have been historically constructed and perceived. It contrasts ancient perspectives from societies such as the Hebrew and Greek civilizations with contemporary notions of ethnicity and nationalism, emphasizing the persistence of primordial notions in ethnic identities despite evolving contexts. The discussion highlights the material evidence used to identify distinctiveness within ethnic groups while questioning the contemporary relevance and future trajectories of discussions around ethnicity.