Divinity and Diversity
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| Author | : Alexandra Kent |
| Publisher | : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 2007 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789812307408 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9812307400 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (08 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Divinity and Diversity by : Alexandra Kent
Book excerpt: This book looks closely at the Malaysian following of the contemporary Indian godman, Sathya Sai Baba, a neo-Hindu guru famed for his miracle-working. The "911" attacks on the United States and subsequent "war on terrorism" have brought a discussion of transnational "religious" networks onto centre stage. While the Sai Baba movement has no militaristic ideology, it may - like any other such movement - ultimately call into question the sovereignty of the nation state. Today, then, issues of fa ...
