The Conversion of the Maoris (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Donald Macdougall

9780656489008: The Conversion of the Maoris (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0656489006 ISBN 13: 9780656489008

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

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A gripping look at a dramatic turning point in New Zealand history—the conversion of the Maoris through sustained missionary effort and enduring faith.

This book gathers historical narrative, biographical sketches, and vivid scenes from early gospel work to later developments, showing how faith, community, and culture intertwined in a nation’s transformation. It foregrounds the people, the missions, and the challenges they faced, offering a clear portrait of how religion and society shaped each other over time.

Starting with the origins and traditions of the Maori people and moving through the efforts of key missionaries, the text highlights how the gospel began to influence daily life, law, and education. It also examines crises such as tribal conflict and religious twists, and how communities navigated these hardships in the light of Christian faith.

Traces Maori origins, legends, and social structures alongside the early mission ventures.
Follows influential figures and moments that shaped the spread of Christianity.
Explores the impact of war, reform, and law on faith communities.
Offers a historically grounded view of cultural change and religious transformation.

Ideal for readers of history, religious studies, and New Zealand heritage, this edition presents a concise, readable account of a pivotal era in the Pacific.

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