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 …
This book examines the thoughts and writings of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles on the religions practiced by Malay society in the early 19th century. Syed Muhd Khairudin Aljunied explores how Raffles's views on Islam and local Malay beliefs were shaped by the colonial context, Orientalism, and British political interests in Southeast Asia. Through historical and discursive analysis, the book…
John G. Jackson's Man, God, and Civilization presents a comprehensive study of the early development of human civilization and the evolution of religious ideas from prehistoric times to modern society. Jackson examines the relationship between culture, religion, and social development, and traces the influence of Ancient Egypt, Africa, and other early civilizations on Western religious thought …
Buku Pakistan: Sebuah Negara Islam Muda karya Amal Hamzah memberikan gambaran historis dan analitis mengenai kelahiran Pakistan sebagai sebuah negara baru pada tahun 1947. Penulis menguraikan latar belakang politik, sosial, dan keagamaan yang mendorong pembentukan negara tersebut, termasuk peran Liga Muslim, perjuangan Muhammad Ali Jinnah, serta dinamika hubungan antara komunitas Muslim dan Hin…
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.
The book covers important aspects such as religion, philosophy, social organization, literature, art, architecture, music, and scientific developments. It also includes a special section on the influence of Indian civilization on the world, as well as on Indian political history, which provides a chronological framework for non-specialist readers. Contributors include renowned figures such as S…
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…
This work by the influential contemporary Islamic thinker, Ayatullah Morteza Motahhari (1920–1979), addresses the crucial and often contested relationship between Islam and the modern world. Motahhari seeks to articulate a dynamic, comprehensive, and rational understanding of religion, particularly Islam, as a force for both spiritual and societal progress, effectively countering the dual cha…
"This book examines and compares two elections in Indonesia - the last New Order election in May 1997 under the authoritarian government, and the first free election in the post-Suharto era in June 1999 - making an important contribution to our understanding of the demise of the New Order, and the directions being taken by the new regime. By exploring a mix of local, cultural, national and poli…
This collection, a work of the Task Force on Religion and American Democracy of the American Political Science Association, thoughtfully explores the effects of religion on democracy and contemporary partisan politics. Topics include how religious diversity affects American democracy, how religion is implicated in America's partisan battles, and how religion affects ideas about race, ethnicity,…