Routledge - The Politics of Religion in Indonesia Book

Explore the complex landscape of religious politics in Indonesia with this scholarly study from the Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series. This book provides a deep look into a nation that is neither a theocracy nor a secular state, but one where the government officially defines religious affiliation for its citizens. By focusing on the neighboring societies of Java and Bali, the text offers a unique comparison of how Islam and Hinduism shape local identities. Readers can examine the process of indigenization, where universalist religions are adapted to local cultures, and the universalization of local practices. This work is an essential resource for those studying how religious contention, orthodoxy, and syncretism function within the specific political framework of Indonesia.