The Spirit of the Past: Essays on Christianity in New Zealand History: Essays on Christianity in New Zealand History

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Spirit of the Past: Essays on Christianity in New Zealand History: Essays on Christianity in New Zealand History
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Troughton / Morrison
By (author) Hugh Morrison
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:256
Category/GenreChurch history
ISBN/Barcode 9780864736543
ClassificationsDewey:261.0993
Audience
General
Tertiary Education (US: College)

Publishing Details

Publisher Te Herenga Waka University Press
Imprint Victoria University Press
Publication Date 10 July 2011
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

The essays in this groundbreaking collection offer fresh insights into how Christianity in New Zealand has been shaped by culture and society. Through new research on Christian ideas, practices, and institutions in New Zealand, the essays offer a critical examination of recent debates concerning New Zealand's secularist historiography, the Pakeha-Maori, Catholic and Protestant traditions, and topics ranging from revivalism to romance. Together they provide evidence of significant religious change, influence, and agency while illuminating important aspects of New Zealand's Christian past.

Author Biography

Geoffrey Troughton is a lecturer in religious studies at Victoria University of Wellington. Hugh Morrison is a teacher at the college of education at the University of Otago. He is also a research associate in history at the University of Waikato.