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Weteriana Methodism re-examines the Wesleyan mission's impact in Aotearoa New Zealand from 1819 onwards, centering on indigenous voices and perspectives.
Edited by Peter Lineham, and published in association with the Wesley Historical Society (NZ), this collection of essays illuminates the complexities of Māori engagement with Christianity, providing essential insights for understanding the enduring legacy of Methodism today.
Read this book to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of the complex history of Methodism in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- Explore the diverse voices and experiences of Māori communities in relation to the Wesleyan mission.
- Challenge traditional narratives and gain new perspectives on missionary history.
- Enhance your knowledge of indigenous studies and colonial impacts on faith communities.
- Contribute to meaningful conversations about the legacy of Christian missions in contemporary society.
- Enjoy a well-researched and engaging collection that fosters critical thinking and reflection.
Features
- A collection of essays from prominent historians and scholars.
- Focus on Māori perspectives and experiences with the Wesleyan mission.
- Examination of the roles of early Māori supporters and missionary women.
- A bicentennial reflection that contextualises the past within today's societal issues.
- Richly detailed analysis combining historical research with contemporary relevance.
- Ideal for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersections of faith, culture, and history.
Soft cover 248pp
5 colour and 16 b/w historical photos, paintings and drawings
5 maps of mission stations and other significant locations
ISBN 9781991027856
177.8cm w, 245mm h, 16mm d (7" x 10" x 0.6")
Philip Garside Publishing Ltd (2024)
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Delve into the rich and often overlooked history of Methodism in Aotearoa New Zealand with this compelling collection of essays marking 200 years since Methodist missionaries first arrived. Edited by renowned historian Peter Lineham, this book reframes the narrative of the Wesleyan mission to the Māori people, highlighting their agency, culture, and the complex interactions between Māori society and Christian faith.
Contributors including Roshan Allpress, Glen O’Brien, and Susan Thompson explore the diverse voices within this history, from early Māori supporters to the pivotal roles of missionary women. The essays challenge dominant narratives, addressing the intricacies of Māori engagement with the mission and shedding light on indigenous perspectives that have often been sidelined.
Essential reading for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersections of faith, culture, and history, Weteriana Methodism invites readers to reconsider the legacy of Christian missions in Aotearoa and the ongoing journey of Māori Methodism in the 21st century.
From the back cover
200 years ago Methodists arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand as Christian missionaries to the Māori people. They have often been overlooked in comparison with the Anglican missionaries who preceded them, but their mission stations stretched down the West Coast of New Zealand from Hokianga to south Taranaki, and also in three locations in the South Island. They were the second largest of the missionary organisations.
Traditionally the story of the missionaries has been the dominating narrative. This book sets out to reframe the analysis, tracking and analysing the stories of the many participants in the Wesleyan mission.
The book challenges traditional narratives, and shows the complexity of Māori society and its engagement with the mission. It shows the broad context of the Wesleyan mission’s English supporters and its Māori defenders and proponents.
A key theme has been the need to extract Weteriana Methodism from a colonial cloak, and to hear indigenous voices. This book suggests new ways in which the 19th century missionary movement needs to be read. It is essential reading for those interested in indigenous studies and in the ways in which Christianity adapted to new cultures, with both positive and negative results.
- Roshan Allpress explores the community that gave its support to the formation of the Wesleyan Missionary Socie