Popular Religion In Southeast Asia

Author : Robert L. Winzeler
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780759124417

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Popular Religion in Southeast Asia by Robert L. Winzeler Pdf

In this overview of popular religion in Southeast Asia, Robert L. Winzeler offers an interpretative look at the nature of today’s indigenous religious traditions as well as Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity and conversion. He focuses not on religion as it exists in books, doctrine, theology, and among elites and dominant institutions but rather in the lives, beliefs, and practices of ordinary people. Popular Religion in Southeast Asia employs a broad view of religion as involving not just the usual Western notions of faith but also supernatural belief in general, magic, sorcery, and practical concerns such as healing, personal protection, and success in business. Case studies and concrete examples flesh out the discussion, demonstrating how popular religion relates to historical and contemporary social, cultural, political, and economic developments in the region.

Author : Donny Gahral Adian,Gadis Arivia
Publisher : CRVP
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Religion and culture
ISBN : 9781565182509

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Relations Between Religions and Cultures in Southeast Asia by Donny Gahral Adian,Gadis Arivia Pdf

Author : Kenneth Perry Landon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Malay Archipelago
ISBN : UOM:39015002766338

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Southeast Asia, Crossroad of Religions by Kenneth Perry Landon Pdf

Author : Jesudas Athyal
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Southeast Asia
ISBN : 9798216007111

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Religion in Southeast Asia by Jesudas Athyal Pdf

"This engaging encyclopedia covers the religions and religious traditions of various Southeast Asian countries, including Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam"--

Author : Joseph Kitagawa
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136875908

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The Religious Traditions of Asia by Joseph Kitagawa Pdf

This essential student textbook consists of seventeen sections, all written by leading scholars in their different fields. They cover all the religious traditions of Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, Tibet, and East Asia. The major traditions that are described and discussed are (from the Southwest) Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Islam, and (from the East) Taoism, Confucianism and Shinto. In addition, the tradition of Bon in Tibet, the shamanistic religions of Inner Asia, and general Chinese, Korean and Japanese religion are also given full coverage. The emphasis throughout is on clear description and analysis, rather than evaluation. Ten maps are provided to add to the usefulness of this book, which has its origin in the acclaimed Encyclopedia of Religion, edited by Mircea Eliade of the University of Chicago.

Author : Robbie B. H. Goh
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9812302972

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Christianity in Southeast Asia by Robbie B. H. Goh Pdf

This book briefly recounts the history of the establishment and expansion of Christianity during the colonial and post-colonial eras. With the exception of the Philippines, Christianity has been a minor religion in much of Southeast Asia, albeit one whose followers have sometimes played key roles in developing education and social services. Although statistically small, evangelical Christian groups in particular are trying to increase membership and influence, which may have adverse reactions in the countries whose populations are adherents of other major world faiths.

Author : Jesudas M. Athyal
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781610692502

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Religion in Southeast Asia by Jesudas M. Athyal Pdf

This engaging encyclopedia covers the religions and religious traditions of various Southeast Asian countries, including Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. In this unprecedented profile of the religions of Southeast Asia, scholars from around the world explore the faiths, spiritual practices, and theological dogmas of the region. The book contains a fascinating collection of accurate, detailed articles; informative sidebars; and an extensive list of reference materials, all of which uncover beliefs in that part of the world. Discussions of ancient religions, combined with a look at contemporary trends, feature topics such as religious fundamentalism, secularism, and globalization. Through 150 alphabetically arranged entries, this encyclopedia investigates the religions and religious traditions of countries such as Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, and the Philippines, among others. Written in an accessible style, this comprehensive reference looks at a variety of belief systems, including Buddhism, Confucianism, tribal practices, Hinduism, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism. A selected, general bibliography offers a listing of the most important print and electronic resources on the topic.

Author : Joseph Chinyong Liow
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781107167728

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Religion and Nationalism in Southeast Asia by Joseph Chinyong Liow Pdf

Examines the ways in which religion and nationalism have interacted to provide a powerful impetus for mobilization in Southeast Asia.

Author : Bryan S. Turner,Oscar Salemink
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 897 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781317636458

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Routledge Handbook of Religions in Asia by Bryan S. Turner,Oscar Salemink Pdf

The Routledge Handbook of Religions in Asia provides a contemporary and comprehensive overview of religion in contemporary Asia. Compiled and introduced by Bryan S. Turner and Oscar Salemink, the Handbook contains specially written chapters by experts in their respective fields. The wide-ranging introduction discusses issues surrounding Orientalism and the historical development of the discipline of Religious Studies. It conveys how there have been many centuries of interaction between different religious traditions in Asia and discusses the problem of world religions and the range of concepts, such as high and low traditions, folk and formal religions, popular and orthodox developments. Individual chapters are presented in the following five sections: Asian Origins: religious formations Missions, States and Religious Competition Reform Movements and Modernity Popular Religions Religion and Globalization: social dimensions Striking a balance between offering basic information about religious cultures in Asia and addressing the complexity of employing a western terminology in societies with radically different traditions, this advanced level reference work will be essential reading for students, researchers and scholars of Asian Religions, Sociology, Anthropology, Asian Studies and Religious Studies.

Author : Sam Han,Kamaludeen Mohamed Nasir
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-09-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317580157

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Digital Culture and Religion in Asia by Sam Han,Kamaludeen Mohamed Nasir Pdf

This book critically analyses the functions and interconnectedness between religion and digital media in a range of East Asian countries. It discusses both how religious organizations make use of new technologies, and also explores how new technologies are reshaping religion in novel and interesting ways. Based on extensive research, the book focuses in particular on Christianity in South Korea, Neo-Shintoism in Japan, Falun Gong in China and Islam in Southeast Asia. Offering a comparative perspective on a broad range of media practices including video gaming, virtual worship, social networking and online testimonials, the book also investigates the idea that use of technology in itself mirrors religious practices. With an analysis of the impact of religion and new technology on national consciousness in a range of geographical locations, the authors offer a broadening of the scope of the study of religion, culture and media.

Author : Andrew C. Willford,Kenneth M. George
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781501719486

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Spirited Politics by Andrew C. Willford,Kenneth M. George Pdf

The essays in Spirited Politics throw light on predicaments that spring from the intersection of religion, ethnicity, and nationalism in contemporary Southeast Asian public life. Covering material from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines, the contributors explore the calamities and ironies of Southeast Asian identity politics, examining the ways in which religion and politics are made to serve each other.

Author : Felix Wilfred
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 685 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199329069

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The Oxford Handbook of Christianity in Asia by Felix Wilfred Pdf

"This Handbook explores the world of Asian Christianity and its manifold expressions such as worship, theology, spirituality, inter-religious relations, interventions in society, and mission"--

Author : N. N. Vohra,Jyotindra Nath Dixit
Publisher : Konark Publishers Pvt, Limited
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Political Science
ISBN : UOM:39015041650212

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Religion, Politics, and Society in South and Southeast Asia by N. N. Vohra,Jyotindra Nath Dixit Pdf

Outcome of Seminar on Religion, Politics, and Society in South and Southeast Asia held in New Delhi, 10-12 Dec. 1997 and organized by IIC-Asia Project.

Author : Fred R. Von der Mehden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Religion
ISBN : UOM:39015011314419

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Religion and Modernization in Southeast Asia by Fred R. Von der Mehden Pdf

Author : Kirsten W. Endres,Andrea Lauser
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857453594

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Engaging the Spirit World by Kirsten W. Endres,Andrea Lauser Pdf

In many parts of the contemporary world, spirit beliefs and practices have taken on a pivotal role in addressing the discontinuities and uncertainties of modern life. The myriad ways in which devotees engage the spirit world show the tremendous creative potential of these practices and their innate adaptability to changing times and circumstances. Through in-depth anthropological case studies from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam, the contributors to this book investigate the role and impact of different social, political, and economic dynamics in the reconfiguration of local spirit worlds in modern Southeast Asia. Their findings contribute to the re-enchantment debate by revealing that the "spirited modernities" that have emerged in the process not only embody a distinct feature of the contemporary moment, but also invite a critical rethinking of the concept of modernity itself.