Bible & Treaty

Missionaries Among the Maori-A New Perspective

Keith Newman

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Penguin Books NZ Ltd
28 June 2010

History; Australasian & Pacific history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Christian mission & evangelism; Land rights

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Bible & Treaty- Missionaries among the Maori is a complex and colourful adventure of faith, bravery, perseverance and betrayal that seeks to recover lost connections in the story of modern New Zealand.

It brings a fresh perspective to the missionary story, from the lead-up to Samuel Marsden's first sermon on New Zealand soil, and the intervening struggle for survival and understanding, to the dramatic events that unfolded around the Treaty of Waitangi and the disillusionment that led to the Land Wars in the 1860s.

While some missionaries clearly failed to live up to their high calling, the majority committed their lives to Maori and were instrumental in spreading Christianity, brokering peace between warring tribes, and promoting literacy - resulting in a Maori-language edition of the Bible.

This highly readable account, from the author of Ratana Revisited- An Unfinished Legacy (2006) and Ratana- The Prophet (2009), shines a new light on the ever-evolving business of New Zealand's early history.

By: Keith Newman
Imprint: Penguin Books NZ Ltd
Country of Publication: New Zealand
Dimensions: Height: 230mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 486g
ISBN: 9780143204084
ISBN 10: 0143204084
Pages: 367
Publication Date: 28 June 2010
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active