Exploring the distinctive nature and role of local pilgrimage traditions among Muslims and Catholics, Muslim and Catholic Pilgrimage Practices draws particularly on south central Java, Indonesia. In this area, the hybrid local Muslim pilgrimage culture is shaped by traditional Islam, the Javano-Islamic sultanates, and the Javanese culture with its strong Hindu-Buddhist heritage. This region is also home to a vibrant Catholic community whose identity formation has occurred in a way that involves complex engagements with Islam as well as Javanese culture. In this respect, local pilgrimage tradition presents itself as a rich milieu in which these complex engagements have been taking place between Islam, Catholicism, and Javanese culture. Employing a comparative theological and phenomenological analysis, this book reveals the deeper religio-cultural and theological import of pilgrimage practice in the identity formation and interaction among Muslims and Catholics in south central Java. In a wider context, it also sheds light on the larger dynamics of the complex encounter between Islam, Christianity and local cultures.
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"This finely crafted ethnography reminds us of the rich cultural traditions of Java, and its historical ability to constantly adapt to, absorb, and transform influences from outside. It also represents an important contribution to contemporary reality when pointing to ingredients that can be utilized in countering forces that seek to challenge the historical fabric of community in Java, and to provide the bases of reconciliation where tears have already appeared."
Joost Cote, Monash University 'Six places of pilgrimage in Java (three Muslim, three Catholic) provide the basis for an exciting renewal of comparative theology, clearly described in a balanced and well written book.' Karel Steenbrink, Utrecht University, The Netherlands 'Muslim and Catholic Pilgrimage Practices is a splendid contribution to pilgrimage studies. Laksana harmoniously combines historical and textual detail with insights from his own journeys along the pilgrim's path. Attuned to the sacred geographies of Java's Muslim and Christian traditions, he shows us how to do multi-dimensional comparative studies that enhance rather than diminish the religions compared. This book points a way forward in the study of lived religion, in the comparativist's workshop, and in the theological conversations required of faith traditions today.' Francis X. Clooney, Harvard University, USA 'Laksana's style is easily accessible to the college or university student in religious studies, Christian-Muslim relations and intercultural dialogue. The concrete examples of individuals and local communities on pilgrimage brings his theoretical background to life. The book is complete with a glossary of terms and historic personalities which is useful for the reader not familiar with Indonesia, an extensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources, and a compact index that guides the reader back to key sections as needed. A delight to read, and a joy to pass on.' Islam and Christian-Muslim Relations
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Albertus Bagus Laksana, PhD (Boston College, 2011) is on the faculty at Sanata Dharma University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia; he is also a visiting lecturer at Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California, USA. His previous publications (both in English and Indonesian) and research interests include various areas such as Christian-Muslim comparative theology, Asian theology, history of mission, religious pluralism, and encounters between religion and culture.
Pilgrimage, Hybridity, and Identity Making; Part I Javano-Muslim Case; Chapter 1 Formation of Javano-Islamic Identity; Chapter 2 Muslim Self and Hindu-Javanese Other; Chapter 3 The Richness of Pilgrimage Experience; Part II Javano-Catholic Case; Chapter 4 Identity as Memory; Chapter 5 The Trace of the Other in the Javano-Catholic Identity; Chapter 6 Immersed in the Web of Blessings and Communion; Part III Comparative Perspective; Chapter 7 A Double Visiting; Chapter 101 Going Home and Setting Off Again;
