Research Article

Nestorian-Kurdish Social Relations in the Context of Narrative Theory

Volume: 13 Number: 1 May 18, 2022
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Nestorian-Kurdish Social Relations in the Context of Narrative Theory

An Erratum to this article was published on November 29, 2025. https://dergipark.org.tr/en/pub/mukaddime/article/1832520

Abstract

This article examined the social relations of Nestorians and Kurds in the period from the 19th century to the First World War. The data used in the study were obtained through semi-structured interviews, which were conducted in Hakkari city. The data obtained from the field research were compared with the historical perspectives of Nestorian-Kurdish relations. Then, the data was analyzed in the context of the principles of narrative theory and Pierre Bourdieu's relational sociology. This study has revealed the social life practices of Nestorians and Kurds, who lived together for centuries, from the perspective of their grandchildren. Although Nestorian and Kurdish religion and language differ, their daily life, tribal formation, traditional customs and cultural lives of the two communities have been generally similar. After thorough analysis, this study indicated that Nestorian-Kurdish relations were based on friendship and neighborliness, which later deteriorated due to the influence of missionaries and foreign state officials. Nestorians and Kurds have shared a common history, culture, values, ideas and thoughts throughout history. However, with the influence of external factors, these values have been replaced and the era of disputes and conflicts had gradually evolved.

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Primary Language

English

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Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

May 18, 2022

Submission Date

December 15, 2021

Acceptance Date

April 26, 2022

Published in Issue

Year 2022 Volume: 13 Number: 1

APA
Topcu, E., & Korkmaz, E. (2022). Nestorian-Kurdish Social Relations in the Context of Narrative Theory. Mukaddime, 13(1), 125-146. https://doi.org/10.19059/mukaddime.1036986
AMA
1.Topcu E, Korkmaz E. Nestorian-Kurdish Social Relations in the Context of Narrative Theory. Mukaddime. 2022;13(1):125-146. doi:10.19059/mukaddime.1036986
Chicago
Topcu, Emel, and Engin Korkmaz. 2022. “Nestorian-Kurdish Social Relations in the Context of Narrative Theory”. Mukaddime 13 (1): 125-46. https://doi.org/10.19059/mukaddime.1036986.
EndNote
Topcu E, Korkmaz E (May 1, 2022) Nestorian-Kurdish Social Relations in the Context of Narrative Theory. Mukaddime 13 1 125–146.
IEEE
[1]E. Topcu and E. Korkmaz, “Nestorian-Kurdish Social Relations in the Context of Narrative Theory”, Mukaddime, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 125–146, May 2022, doi: 10.19059/mukaddime.1036986.
ISNAD
Topcu, Emel - Korkmaz, Engin. “Nestorian-Kurdish Social Relations in the Context of Narrative Theory”. Mukaddime 13/1 (May 1, 2022): 125-146. https://doi.org/10.19059/mukaddime.1036986.
JAMA
1.Topcu E, Korkmaz E. Nestorian-Kurdish Social Relations in the Context of Narrative Theory. Mukaddime. 2022;13:125–146.
MLA
Topcu, Emel, and Engin Korkmaz. “Nestorian-Kurdish Social Relations in the Context of Narrative Theory”. Mukaddime, vol. 13, no. 1, May 2022, pp. 125-46, doi:10.19059/mukaddime.1036986.
Vancouver
1.Emel Topcu, Engin Korkmaz. Nestorian-Kurdish Social Relations in the Context of Narrative Theory. Mukaddime. 2022 May 1;13(1):125-46. doi:10.19059/mukaddime.1036986