Keramat, Sacred Relics and Forbidden Idols in Singapore
Author | : William L. Gibson |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2024-08-29 |
ISBN-10 | : 1032785888 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781032785882 |
Rating | : 4/5 (882 Downloads) |
Download or read book Keramat, Sacred Relics and Forbidden Idols in Singapore written by William L. Gibson and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2024-08-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book critically examines the often-tense relationship between keramat and authority, both secular and religious, from colonial to modern times. A vital resource for scholars, this work contributes to a people's history of Singapore, one that both deepens and problematizes official historical accounts.