Publisher's Synopsis
A History of the English Church in New Zealand is a book written by H.T. Purchas and published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive account of the establishment and growth of the Anglican Church in New Zealand. It covers the period from the arrival of the first missionaries in the early 19th century to the early 20th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the history of the Anglican Church in New Zealand. The first chapter provides an overview of the early missionary efforts and the establishment of the Church in the country. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as the role of the Church in the Treaty of Waitangi, the Maori Wars, and the growth of the Church in the colonial era.The book also explores the challenges faced by the Church in New Zealand, including the impact of the gold rush and the rise of secularism. It also examines the role of the Church in education, social welfare, and the wider community.Overall, A History of the English Church in New Zealand is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Anglican Church in New Zealand. It provides a detailed and insightful account of the Church's role in the country's development, and sheds light on the challenges and opportunities faced by the Church in the past and present.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.
