Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgements; List of plates; Glossary; 1 Introduction; 2 The slametan: agreeing to differ; 3 The sanctuary; 4 A Javanese cult; 5 Practical Islam; 6 Javanism; 7 Sangkan Paran: a Javanist sect; 8 Javanese Hindus; 9 Conclusion; Notes; References; Index
Summary
This is the most comprehensive book on Javanese religion since Clifford Geertz's famous study of 1960. Written in a vivid, jargon-free style, it should appeal to students of anthropology, comparative religion, and Islam, and to anyone interested in understanding how an exotic religion is practised
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-268) and index
