Religion and Ritual, part of the Indonesian Heritage series, examines the diverse religious traditions and ritual practices found throughout the Indonesian archipelago. Written by leading scholars in anthropology, sociology, and religious studies, this volume explores indigenous belief systems, major world religions in Indonesia, ceremonial life, symbolic expressions, and the cultural contexts …
Presenting an analysis of basic information contained in the official Indonesian census conducted in the year 2000, this book focuses on Indonesian ethnicity and religion and their relevance to the study of politics.