Publisher's Synopsis
The Conversion of the Maoris is a historical book written by Donald MacDougall in 1899. The book tells the story of the conversion of the Maori people of New Zealand to Christianity. The author, who was a missionary himself, provides a detailed account of the challenges faced by the missionaries in their efforts to spread the Christian faith among the Maori people.The book begins with a brief history of the Maori people and their traditional beliefs. It then goes on to describe the arrival of the first Christian missionaries in New Zealand and their initial encounters with the Maoris. The author provides a vivid description of the cultural differences between the two groups and the difficulties faced by the missionaries in understanding and communicating with the Maoris.Despite the challenges, the book highlights the perseverance of the missionaries in their efforts to convert the Maoris to Christianity. The author describes in detail the various methods used by the missionaries to spread the Christian faith, including the translation of the Bible into Maori language, the establishment of mission schools, and the use of music and hymns to convey religious messages.The Conversion of the Maoris is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the early interactions between the Maori people and the Christian missionaries. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of New Zealand, the Maori culture, and the spread of Christianity around the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
