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The book "Heritage" by Sigrid Weigel and Bernhard Jussen offers an in-depth analysis of the concept of heritage in various contexts. It highlights the transfers from generation to generation and examines how continuity and change are in a dynamic relationship. The chapters cover significant milestones in the cultural, legal, religious, and intellectual history of heritage, starting from the Middle Ages to the present day. A central theme is the divide between the pre-modern and modern eras, which places current interest in heritage within a historical context. Questions regarding kinship models in modern inheritance law and the influence of epigenetics on cultural inheritance are also addressed. This scholarly book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and significance of heritage.