Library of Religious Knowledge, Vol. 3 - Softcover

Daniel Tyerman

 
9780282367701: Library of Religious Knowledge, Vol. 3

Synopsis

This book details a journey taken by a group of religious figures traveling from Britain to Indonesia. The author, a member of the group, meticulously describes the events, sights, and people they encounter. The detailed account of their interactions and observations provide a keen perspective of the people and customs of Indonesia. At the time of their visit in the early 19th Century, parts of Java and other islands were occupied by and under the influence of Dutch and English colonialists. Throughout the account, the author imparts the group's efforts to spread their religious beliefs, while respecting the cultures and systems of belief of the people they meet. The book is an insightful historical account of the era, an exploration of cultural and religious tolerance, and a testament to the diversity of life that existed in 1800s Indonesia.

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9780266525677: Library of Religious Knowledge, Vol. 3: Journal of Tyerman and Bennet (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0266525679 ISBN 13:  9780266525677
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2019
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