Pursuing Peace
Christianity and the Peace Tradition in New Zealand
Published on 8. March 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-1-77656-182-7 (ISBN)
Description
Exploring Christianity's role in shaping New Zealand's peace tradition. This book examines how diverse Christian communities in New Zealand have pursued peace from World War II to the present. It explores their practices, lifestyles, and politics, revealing a multifaceted thread of Christian peacemaking within New Zealand culture.
The book delves into attention-grabbing protests against nuclear weapons and apartheid, as well as quieter efforts to improve relationships within churches, communities, and the environment. It is perfect for scholars, students, and general readers interested in New Zealand history and religious studies.
- Understand the historical context of Christianity and peace in New Zealand.
- Analyze the impact of colonialism and social justice movements.
- Discover the diverse ways Christians have contributed to peacebuilding.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Wellington
New Zealand
Publishing group
Te Herenga Waka University Press
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 208 mm
Width: 137 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
431 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-77656-182-7 (9781776561827)
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Persons
Philip Fountain is a Senior Lecturer in the Religious Studies Programme, Victoria University of Wellington. Geoffrey Troughton is a Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.