Acknowledgements
1. Introduction to the Bisha'h ceremony
2. The Mubasha''s family, Khams (co-liable group), and family traditions
3. A review of trials by ordeal throughout history
4. Introduction to case histories
5. Theft, drugs and property damage cases
5. Murder and manslaughter cases
6. Illicit sexual relations and rape cases
7. Marbut cases (inability of the groom to perform on his wedding night)
8. Charms, witchcraft, and healing ceremonies
9. Concluding remarks
Appendix I: Bisha'h ceremony reports
Appendix II: Notes distributed during Bisha'h ceremonies
Appendix III: Police and court letters to the Mubasha' requesting performance of the Bisha'h
Appendix IV: Newspaper references
Appendix V: Summary Table of Bisha'h ceremonies.
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Bedouin bisha'h justice : ordeal by fire by J. Ginat. ISBN 9781845192693. Published by Sussex Academic in 2009. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.
