A History of the Churches in Australasia
ISBN13: 9780198263562ISBN10: 0198263562
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496 pages
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Description
Australasia has developed strongly Christian societies. Based on research in widely scattered archives, this book not only deals with regional interactions and developments in microstates, but examines the various indigenous religious movements, which were earlier regarded as deviations from Christian orthodoxy but are now seen as significant adaptations of Christian teaching.Features
- The first comprehensive history of the Christian Church in Australasia and the Pacific
- Of interest to lay Christians, as an aid to understanding their heritage
- Explores in detail the interaction of Christianity and local culture
About the Author(s)
Ian Breward is Emeritus Professor of Church History, United Faculty of Theology and Senior Fellow in the History Department, University of Melbourne
