Buku Kawan dalam Pertikaian menyajikan kajian sejarah yang menyeluruh tentang interaksi antara kekuatan kolonial Belanda dan komunitas Muslim di Nusantara — dari awal kehadiran Belanda hingga masa pendudukan kolonial, periode 1596–1942. Penulis melacak bagaimana hubungan antara orang Eropa (Kristen/kolonial) dan umat Islam di Indonesia berubah: terkadang berupa kerjasama dan hubungan dagang…
The Ramayana in Indonesia is an in-depth study of the journey, adaptation, and development of the Ramayana epic in the Indonesian archipelago. This book explores how this classic Indian tale was adopted, reinterpreted, and enriched by various local traditions, from Java and Bali to other regions with Hindu-Buddhist cultural heritage and oral literary traditions.
Jewel from Heaven: Portrait of Religious Lives in Indonesia presents an in-depth look at religious life in Indonesia, a country known for its ethnic, cultural, and religious diversity. This book illustrates how religion—whether Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism, or local beliefs—colors people's daily lives and shapes social identities in various regions.
Mahavamsa: The Great Chronicle by Ananda W. P. Guruge presents a detailed historical narrative of Sri Lanka, focusing on the island’s ancient kings, Buddhist heritage, and cultural evolution. The book offers a scholarly translation and commentary that illuminate the political, religious, and social context of the chronicle. Guruge’s work highlights the Mahavamsa’s importance as both a his…
Buku Hattin 1187: Kemenangan Terakbar Shalahuddin menyajikan kajian mendalam mengenai Pertempuran Hattin, salah satu titik balik paling menentukan dalam Perang Salib. Melalui analisis sejarah yang akurat dan didukung ilustrasi serta peta strategis, David Nicolle menggambarkan bagaimana Shalahuddin Al-Ayyubi berhasil menyatukan kekuatan Muslim dan menaklukkan pasukan Tentara Salib dalam pertempu…
An overview of the development of religious traditions in Japan from ancient to modern times. The book outlines the evolution of Shinto, Buddhism, Confucian influences, and various syncretic practices, showing how these traditions interacted with major historical and cultural changes. Anesaki highlights key periods of religious transformation and explains how religion has influenced Japanese so…
This book encompass historical perspective of respective communities, their contribution at the national level and elaborate coverage of their places of worship and sacred sites. The text has been written by Dr Safdar Ali Shah, a well-known researcher and scholar; and the photography have been done by Syed Javaid A Kazi, President Pakistan Photographic Society and recipient of Presidential Prid…
An extensive overview of the historical development, structure, and contemporary practice of religion in Japan. The book examines major religious traditions—such as Shinto, Buddhism, Christianity, and various new religious movements—while analyzing their beliefs, rituals, institutions, and social roles. It highlights how religious practices have adapted over time in response to cultural cha…
Record crowds at the “holy places” of Senegalese Islam in Tivaouane and Touba, the creation of cultural associations, “fundamentalist” Arab schools, and the appearance of “integrist” magazines—events related to Muslim affairs in Senegal have unfolded at an astonishing pace in recent years. Some believe they have detected in this spectacular rise of Islamic activism traces of an…
For Cheikh Tidiane Sy, the strength of Islam in Black Africa lies in its ability to respect ethnic particularities. Taking the example of the Wolof people of Senegal, the author of “La confrérie sénégalaise des Mourides” (The Senegalese Mouride Brotherhood) shows how, despite the vitality of their traditions, they were unable to resist Islamization. The Wolof's response to Islam was rath…