A History of the English Church in New Zealand by Henry Thomas Purchas
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| Author | Purchas, Henry Thomas, 1860-1921 |
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| Title | A History of the English Church in New Zealand |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Heiko Evermann, Rob Reid, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http: //www.archive.org) |
| Summary | "A History of the English Church in New Zealand" by H. T. Purchas is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work meticulously chronicles the development and impact of the English Church in New Zealand from the arrival of missionaries to the establishment of church communities. The book likely presents a detailed exploration of the interplay between Christianity and indigenous cultures, as well as the broader historical context of colonization in New Zealand. The beginning of this historical narrative sets the stage for understanding the complex relationship between the English Church, early missionaries, and the Maori people. Purchas reflects on the challenges faced by these early missionaries, particularly focusing on figures like Samuel Marsden and Ruatara, who played pivotal roles in introducing Christianity to New Zealand. The initial chapters highlight the preparation and anticipation of this mission, including the connection between Maori chiefs and European visitors, which ultimately led to significant cultural exchanges amid the backdrop of tumultuous events in the region. The author lays the groundwork for further exploration of the missionary efforts and their enduring legacies in New Zealand's social fabric. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements |
| Subject | Church of the Province of New Zealand -- History |
| Subject | New Zealand -- Church history |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31234 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 69 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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