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From the first Jewish revolt against Rome in the first century CE to contemporary Islamic fanaticism, faith in the hands of religious zealots has been a powerful and often catastrophic means of enacting radical change. 'Ultimate Devotion' examines a range of religious movements across history to reveal the striking similarities in the way they emerged, the characters of their leaders and followers, and their often tragic conclusions. A rich variety of archaeological materials intersect with textual evidence and anthropological theory to develop a model of mass action inspired by intense religion. In its exploration of religious rebellion in history, 'Ultimate Devotion' illuminates religious fanaticism today.

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Yoav Arbel completed his Ph.D. in the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, San Diego. His thesis focused on religious extremism and the role of agency. He is a senior staff member in archaeological expeditions in Israel, Jordan and Turkey, and presently a research archaeologist with the Israel Antiquities Authority.

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