Weteriana Methodism

<p>Weteriana Methodism re-examines the Wesleyan mission's impact in Aotearoa New Zealand centering indigenous voices and perspectives.</p><p><br></p><p>Edited by Peter Lineham and published in association with the Wesley Historical Society (NZ) this collection of essays illuminates the complexities of M��ori engagement with Christianity providing essential insights for understanding the enduring legacy of Methodism today.</p><p><br></p><p>Read this book to:</p><p>* Gain a deeper understanding of the complex history of Methodism in Aotearoa New Zealand.</p><p>* Explore the diverse voices and experiences of M��ori communities in relation to the Wesleyan mission.</p><p>* Challenge traditional narratives and gain new perspectives on missionary history.</p><p>* Enhance your knowledge of indigenous studies and colonial impacts on faith communities.</p><p>* Contribute to meaningful conversations about the legacy of Christian missions in contemporary society.</p><p>* Enjoy a well-researched and engaging collection that fosters critical thinking and reflection.</p><p><br></p><p>Features:</p><p>* A collection of essays from prominent historians and scholars.</p><p>* Focus on M��ori perspectives and experiences with the Wesleyan mission.</p><p>* Examination of the roles of early M��ori supporters and missionary women.</p><p>* A bicentennial reflection that contextualizes the past within today's societal issues.</p><p>* Richly detailed analysis combining historical research with contemporary relevance.</p><p>* Ideal for scholars students and anyone interested in the intersections of faith culture and history.</p><p>* 21 b/w historical photos paintings and drawings; 5 maps of mission station and other significant locations</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Roshan Allpress</strong> explores the community that gave its support to the formation of the Wesleyan Missionary Society and guided its move to New Zealand and the South Seas.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Glen O'Brien</strong> casts a close eye on Samuel Leigh who first visited New Zealand in 1819 and was the pioneer Wesleyan missionary in 1822-23.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Gary Clover</strong> looks closely at the second location of Wesleyan missionaries in the Hokianga after their flight from Whangaroa and identifies the key roles played by M��ori supporters and catechists.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Susan Thompson</strong> looks at the early missionary women and what we can know of their role in the mission.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Geoffrey Troughton</strong> examines the Mission's response to the changing circumstances of New Zealand after 1840 and the pressure on the missionaries to accommodate the settler demand for land.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rowan Tautari</strong> examines the site of the first missionary base in Kaeo and shows how its identity remains deeply contested in the M��ori world.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Peter Lineham</strong> explores what happened to Weteriana Methodism in the 20th century and how traditional mission sites retained their identity largely through the work of M��ori preachers and ministers.</p>