Archaeology and Kastom: Island Historicities and Transforming Religious Traditions in Southern Vanuatu
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چکیده
Abstract Recent expansion of alternative frameworks for archaeological interpretation, particularly non-Western ones, provides an opportunity to revisit and challenge orthodox narratives in the discipline. The Melanesian concept kastom a framework understand contradictions arising from selective nature colonial-era culture change. One facet these transitions is widespread adoption integration Christian beliefs practices within Indigenous communities. From 1600 s onwards, European missionaries sought “convert” Pacific Islanders Christianity. Much what written about religious change past coloured by Western missionary lens, with active proselytisers transforming existing amongst converted. This story not sufficient, as changes religion include elements syncretism creative adaptation new while maintaining old ways. In , non-linear temporalities histories experienced place undermine accounts through time. Kastom stable reference point malleable histories, also offering possibilities craft different kinds narratives.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Archaeological Method and Theory
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['1573-7764', '1072-5369']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10816-022-09557-7