Overview

This volume provides new data and perspectives on the development of 'world religion' in postcolonial societies through an analysis of the development of Hinduism in various parts of Indonesia from the early twentieth century to the present. This development has been largely driven by the religious and cultural policy of the Indonesian central government, although the process began during the colonial period as an indigenous response to the introduction of modernity. The contributors carefully assess possible future religious developments in Indonesia after the fall of Suharto, but also review the historical development of Hinduism in the country. By addressing how Hinduism has had to adapt to a Judaeo-Christian-Muslim notion of 'religion', its 'official' association with Buddhism and the effect of its Indonesian-Chinese constituency they highlight how many of Indonesia's ethnic religions have been labelled as 'Hindu' sects. As a result of this portrayal, Hinduism in Modern Indonesia suggests that Hinduism is largely seen as a religion at the fringe of a 'true religion' leading to the uncertain status of Hinduism in Indonesian society especially in the context of increasing islamization witnessed since the late 1980s. Although Human Rights violations in Indonesia have received a great deal of coverage since the fall of Suharto, the increasing pressure on the Hindu community from Muslim and Christian fundamentalists has been largely ignored. Written by specialists in the field, the chapters presented here provide much needed insights into the lesser known facets of religious identification in Indonesia and hence further our understanding of how religious identities are negotiated. Those with research interests in religious development as well as students of Asian studies will find the material presented here both interesting and thought-provoking

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Author:   Martin Ramstedt ,  Viveka Ramstedt
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   annotated edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.730kg
ISBN:  

9780700715336

ISBN 10:   0700715339
Pages:   308
Publication Date:   06 November 2003
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Negotiating Identities - Indonesian 'Hindus' between Local, National, and Global Interests Martin Ramstedt2. The Theosophical Society in the Dutch East Indies, 1880-1942 Herman de Tollenaere3. The Revival of Buddhism in Modern Indonesia Iem Brown4. What's in a Name? Agama Hindu Bali in the Making Michel Picard5. The Development of Hindu Education in Bali Ngurah Nala6. The Parisada Hindu Dharma Indonesia in a Society in Transformation: The Emergence of Conflicts amidst Differences and Demands I Gusti Ngurah Bagus7. Hindu Reform in an Islamising Java: Pluralism and Peril Robert W. Hefner8. Ethics, National, and International Loyalities of Indonesian Christians Karel Steenbrink9. Peacemaker for Religious Conflicts? The Value of Pela Relationships in Ambon Tanja Hohe and Bert Remijsen10. Religion and Ethnic Identity of the Mentawaians on Siberut (West Sumatra) Gerard Persoon11. From 'Greater Toraja' to 'Toraja Raya': Emergent Ethnic Identity, Expansionism and Political Struggle in Tana Toraja and Luwu, South Sulawesi Dik Roth12. The Hinduization of Local Traditions in South Sulawesi Martin Ramstedt13. The Position of Hinduism in Karo Society (North Sumatra) Juara R. Ginting14. Old Gods for the New World: The Ritual Struggle of the Tamil and the Karo within Hinduism in North Sumatra Silvia Vignato15. Cultural and Religious Interaction Between Modern India and Indonesia Yadav Somvir16. Hinduism, Identity, and Social Conflict: The Sai Movement in Bali Leo Howe

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'Explicitly describing, investigating and reflecting on characteristics of Indonesian Hinduism...With diligence and much effort, numerous almost unknown facts have been brought to light. The volume is therefore indispensable to anyone interested in Hinduism in modern Indonesia.' - Paideuma 52

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