Pursuing Peace in Godzone - Christianity and the Peace Tradtion in New Zealand

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.

About the author

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.

Summary

This follow-up to Saints and Stirrers brings the history of the Christian-inspired peace movement up to the present.

Product details

• Assisted by: Philip Fountain (Editor), Phillip Fountain (Editor), Geoffrey Troughton (Editor)
• Publisher: Te Herenga Waka University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2018
• EAN: 9781776561827
• ISBN: 978-1-77656-182-7
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 137 mm x 208 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 431 g
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas; RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State, Australische und Pazifische Geschichte, History - General History, HISTORY / Australia & New Zealand