Jurnal e-Bangi/e-Bangi

Negotiating the Sacred: Esoteric Traditions and Pluralism in Minangkabau Society

Jurnal e-Bangi/e-Bangi February 28, 2026 Alexander Stark

Esotericism often refers to exclusive knowledge that only a few people possess. This field can encompass several disciplines, such as astrology, magic, and other forms of knowledge. Some social scientists stress that it is a rejected form of knowledge. The main objective of this research was to describe the esoteric traditions in one Minangkabau village community. It intends to show that there...