Islam in Indonesia: Contrasting Images and Interpretations

by Kees van Dijk and Jajat Burhanudin

While Muslims in Indonesia have begun to turn towards a strict adherence to Islam, the reality of the socio-religious environment is much more complicated than a simple shift towards fundamentalism. In this volume, contributors explore the multifaceted role of Islam in Indonesia from a variety of different perspectives, drawing on carefully compiled case studies. Topics covered include religious education, the increasing number of Muslim feminists...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9089644237
• ISBN13: 9789089644237
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Amsterdam University Press
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"