German Moravian Missionaries in the British Colony of Victoria, Australia, 1848-1908 Influential Strangers |
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| Author:
| Jensz, Felicity |
| Series title: | Studies in Christian Mission Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-17921-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $166.00 |
Book Description:
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This book is a nuanced critique of German Moravian missionaries' work amongst indigenous Australians within British colonial Australia. It examines tensions between religion and politics and the strained positions in which the missionaries found themselves working within a settler society.
This book is a nuanced critique of German Moravian missionaries' work amongst indigenous Australians within British colonial Australia. It examines tensions between religion and politics and the strained positions in which the missionaries found themselves working within a settler society.