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The research aims to examine how Indonesian folklore serves as a text of faith within contextual theology.

April 1, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

From Folklore to Faith: Theological Reflections on Cultural Myths and Historical Memory in Indonesia

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The research aims to examine how Indonesian folklore serves as a text of faith within contextual theology.
Analyzes Indonesian folklore, specifically the Dayak harvest festival and related legends and rituals.
Utilizes the Miles, Huberman, and Saldana model for data analysis to identify themes and meanings.
Applies theories of cultural symbols and cultural sacralisation to explore rituals and their significance.
Folklore acts as a living text of faith, teaching concepts such as spiritual ecology and communal sacrifice.
Rituals foster social cohesion through acts of thankfulness and ancestor veneration.
The synthesis of folklore and social praxis contributes to a contextual theology addressing ecological responsibility and gender justice.

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This research explores folklore's role in shaping theological understanding and social cohesion in Indonesia, suggesting implications for faith education.

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Malik et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ccb55116edfba7beb87484 https://doi.org/10.46222/pharosjot.107.207

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This research explores folklore's role in shaping theological understanding and social cohesion in Indonesia, suggesting implications for faith education.

From Folklore to Faith: Theological Reflections on Cultural Myths and Historical Memory in Indonesia

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From Folklore to Faith: Theological Reflections on Cultural Myths and Historical Memory in Indonesia

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