{"title":"Keith Newman","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeith Newman is a distinguished author who offers a unique perspective on the intersection of history, culture, and religion in New Zealand. His works delve into the nuanced interactions between missionaries and the Māori people, shedding light on a pivotal period in New Zealand's history. Keith's well-researched narratives engage readers with insightful storytelling and thoughtful analysis, making complex historical events accessible and compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA notable work in this collection is \u003cem\u003eBible \u0026amp; Treaty: Missionaries Among the Māori - A New Perspective\u003c\/em\u003e, where Newman explores the dynamic relationship between the Māori and European missionaries. The book provides a fresh understanding of how cultural exchanges and conflicts shaped both spiritual and social landscapes during the early colonial era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or someone interested in cultural studies, Keith Newman's books serve as an enlightening resource. His balanced perspective invites readers to explore the past with a deep appreciation for the diverse narratives that form New Zealand's rich history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bible-treaty-missionaries-among-the-maori-a-new-perspective-by-keith-newman-9780143204084","title":"Bible \u0026 Treaty: Missionaries Among the Maori-A New Perspective","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBible \u0026amp; Treaty: Missionaries Among the Maori\u003c\/em\u003e is a complex and colourful adventure of faith, bravery, perseverance, and betrayal that seeks to recover lost connections in the story of modern New Zealand. It brings a fresh perspective to the missionary story, from the lead-up to Samuel Marsden's first sermon on New Zealand soil, and the intervening struggle for survival and understanding, to the dramatic events that unfolded around the Treaty of Waitangi and the disillusionment that led to the Land Wars in the 1860s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some missionaries clearly failed to live up to their high calling, the majority committed their lives to the Maori and were instrumental in spreading Christianity, brokering peace between warring tribes, and promoting literacy—publishing, for instance, the first indigenous-language Bible in the Southern Hemisphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis highly readable account, from the author of \u003cem\u003eRatana Revisited: An Unfinished Legacy\u003c\/em\u003e (2006) and \u003cem\u003eRatana: The Prophet\u003c\/em\u003e (2009), shines a new light on the ever-evolving business of New Zealand's early history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343479722220,"sku":"9780143204084","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780143204084.jpg?v=1743996826"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/keith-newman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}