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Subject(s)

• Missionaries—New Zealand—History—19th century [Browse]
• Māori (New Zealand people)—Missions—History—19th century [Browse]
• Missions, New Zealand—History—19th century [Browse]

Summary note

A look at the history of the missionary in New Zealand - covering everything from the lead-up to Samuel Marsden's first sermon, to the Treaty of Waitangi and the disillusionment which led to the 1860s Land Wars - and also discussing the role of the missionary in spreading Christianity, lobbying for peace and promoting literacy by publishing the first indigenous-language bible in the Southern Hemisphere.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (p. 340-348) and index.

Action note

Committed to retain in perpetuity — ReCAP Shared Collection (HUL)

Contents

• Strangers in strange lands: close encounters of conflict
• Storm before the calm: tidings of joy delayed
• At the mercy of muskets: faith beyond measure
• Judicial black hole: interim independence
• Entering the war zone: a high price for peace
• Seeds blown by the wind: Māori evangelise themselves
• Trick or treaty?: best of British intentions
• Softening the south: property rights challenged
• Utopian ideals fade: test of commitment
• Martydom and sacrifice: an uncomfortable peace
• Dividing up the land: reclaiming the East Coast
• House divided: redefining the mission
• Royal resistance movement: Darwin adds to a volatile mix
• Rudderless reforms: no star to steer by
• Hope deferred: between two books.

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Other title(s)

Bible and treaty

ISBN

9780143204084 (pbk.)

LCCN

^^2010533389

OCLC

655641724

RCP

H - S

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