{"product_id":"the-new-santri","title":"The New Santri","description":"\u003cp\u003eJust like the Gutenberg revolution in the fifteenth century, which led to\u003cbr\u003ethe emergence of non-conventional religious authority in the Christian\u003cbr\u003eworld, the current information technology revolution, particularly through\u003cbr\u003emediums such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter, has triggered\u003cbr\u003ethe re-construction and decentralization of religious authority in Islam.\u003cbr\u003eNew santri (pious individuals) and preachers emerged from the non-\u003cbr\u003econventional religious educational system. They not only challenged the\u003cbr\u003etraditional authorities, but also redefine and re-conceptualize old\u003cbr\u003ereligious terminologies, such as hijra and wasatiyya. This book explores\u003cbr\u003ethe dynamics of religious authority in Indonesia with special attention to\u003cbr\u003ethe challenges from the \"new santri\". It is a rich and important book on\u003cbr\u003ereligion. I recommend students of religion in Indonesia and other countries\u003cbr\u003eto read it. Ahmad Syafi'i Maarif Professor Emeritus of History at\u003cbr\u003eYogyakarta State University An important and timely volume that addresses\u003cbr\u003ethe changing nature of Islamic leadership in the world's most popular\u003cbr\u003eMuslim country. This book debunks many (mis)perceptions that Indonesia\u003cbr\u003eIslam is monolithic. It also redefines dominant characterization of Islam\u003cbr\u003eby Orientalist scholars, such as santri and abangan Muslims. Haedar Nashir\u003cbr\u003eChairman of Muhammadiyah This edited volume evaluates the new development\u003cbr\u003eof Islamic scholarship and authority in Indonesia. Things have changed\u003cbr\u003esignificantly in recent times that make many observers and researchers\u003cbr\u003ewondering: has Indonesia moved from traditional authorities, mainstream\u003cbr\u003eIslamic organizations, and the established scholarship to the new actors,\u003cbr\u003emovements and platforms? Has the change occurs owing to the democratization\u003cbr\u003eand political reforms that took place in the last twenty years or are there\u003cbr\u003eother factors we need to take into account? The contributors in this book\u003cbr\u003eprovide possible answers from many different areas and perspectives. It's a\u003cbr\u003emust-read! Nadirsyah Hosen Monash University, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthors: Norshahril Saat, Ahmad Najib Burhani\u003cbr\u003ePublication Date: 2020\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Thryft Singapore","offers":[{"title":"Like New","offer_id":44849317478681,"sku":"X20680","price":4.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Very Good","offer_id":44849317511449,"sku":"X20680","price":3.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Good","offer_id":44849317544217,"sku":"X20680","price":3.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Well Read","offer_id":44849317576985,"sku":"X20680","price":3.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0110\/0598\/4849\/products\/content_ebe669d4-ce77-4831-abc4-546051299f85.jpg?v=1717730426","url":"https:\/\/thryft.sbs\/products\/the-new-santri","provider":"Thryft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}