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The Makings of Indonesian Islam: Orientalism and the Narration of a Sufi Past - Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics Michael Laffan Reprint edition
The Makings of Indonesian Islam: Orientalism and the Narration of a Sufi Past - Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics
Michael Laffan
Indonesian Islam is often portrayed as being intrinsically moderate by virtue of the role that mystical Sufism played in shaping its traditions. According to Western observers--from Dutch colonial administrators and orientalist scholars to modern anthropologists such as the late Clifford Geertz--Indonesia's peaceful interpretation of Islam has been
328 pages, 1, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | December 1, 2013 |
| ISBN13 | 9780691162164 |
| Publishers | Princeton University Press |
| Pages | 328 |
| Dimensions | 160 × 234 × 21 mm · 524 g |
| Language | English |