The History of Java, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Thomas Stamford Raffles

ISBN 10: 133418271X / ISBN 13: 9781334182716

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the rich history and culture of Java, exploring its fascinating transition from a Hindu kingdom to a predominantly Muslim society. The author meticulously examines the island's past, tracing the roots of ancient beliefs and practices that have persisted despite the adoption of Islam. Readers are taken on a captivating journey through Java's architectural wonders, including the magnificent ruins of temples dedicated to pre-Islamic deities. The author provides detailed descriptions of these awe-inspiring structures, highlighting their intricate sculptures, inscriptions, and the stories they tell about the island's religious evolution. The book examines the intricate interplay between Javanese traditions and Islamic tenets, revealing the subtle ways in which the two have intertwined to shape the island's unique identity. It offers a glimpse into the complex religious landscape of Java, showcasing the enduring influence of its ancient past on its present-day culture. This book provides valuable insights into the rich cultural heritage of Java, revealing how ancient traditions have survived and continue to inform the lives of its people. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titolo: The History of Java, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint)
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 133418271X
• ISBN 13: 9781334182716
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Modern History of Asia

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Excerpt from The History of Java, Vol. 2 of 2

In every chief town there is a high priest, who with the assistance of several inferior priests, holds an ecclesiastical court, and superintends the priests who are appointed in the subordinate districts and villages. Ilis emoluments consist of a share, which varies in different districts, of the zakét levied by the village priests, of fees of court, presents, &c. These chief priests are usually either Arabs, or descendants of Arabs, by women of the islands. Their number in some of the large towns is considerable; at Pakaléngan and Gre'si'k they have amounted to some hundreds. The village priests are mostly J avans. On entering the profession, they adopt a dress different from that of the J avans in general, wearing a turban and long gown after the manner of the Arabs, and encouraging, as much as possible, the growth of a few hairs on the chin, as a heard. It is probable, that the total number of priests is not less than fifty thousand, which forms a nine tieth part of the whole population of the island.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.