One Blood: Two hundred years of Aboriginal encounter with Christianity by John W

Description: One Blood by John W. Harris Over two centuries, Christian have carried their message to Aboriginal people throughout Australia, in the face of abuse, paternalism, prejudice, isolation and crippling hardship. Although sometimes blind to their own faults, those who brought this message were remarkable people of great compassion and courage. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Out of a burning conviction that God made of one blood all nations, Christians have carried their message to Aboriginal people throughout Australia. It is this encounter and its results that John Harris explores in these many stories that tell one story: how, in the face of abuse, paternalism, prejudice, isolation and crippling hardship, the Christian gospel was brought to Aboriginal people. Although sometimes blind to their own faults, those who brought this message were remarkable people of great compassion and courage.For two centuries, this activity was a major force in the lives of the Indigenous people of Australia. Christian missions were sometimes places of regimentation marked by a loss of freedom; often, too, they were places of survival and refuge for a suffering people. The missions may seem to have failed, yet from many of them are emerging distinctive Aboriginal churches with strong Indigenous leadership.One Blood is the definitive review of 200 years of history. As a reference work, the over 2,600 footnotes and extensive bibliography provide a treasure trove of primary sources. As a story of interaction between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, One Blood is a book which will leave a lasting impact on your life.One Blood has been extensively reviewed, analysed and discussed in both the the religious and secular press. These are some excerpts from published reviews: Every Australian Christian should read One Blood. (Tim Costello, former CEO, World Vision Australia)This is a monumental work of research and scholarship, of deep insight and discernment...opening up with great clarity the vista of tragedy and despair for the Aboriginal people... (Christian Book Newsletter)This is a book of immense power...a major event in the history of Australian self-understanding. Do not underestimate it. (Adelaide Advertiser)John Harris has written an astonishingly powerful and comprehensive book... It is a passionate work, but one that is also beautifully controlled and balanced. It makes enthralling reading... (Lutheran Theological Journal)One Blood is a powerful, disturbing and inspiring book...It has certainly helped my own self-understanding...(The Canberra Times)One Blood is an immense book, immense in its physical size ( almost 1000 pages) and immense in its scope and breadth of treatment of the encounter between Aboriginal people and those who came to them as Christian missionaries, an encounter spanning 200 years and a whole continent. No one knows more about this subject than John Harris and no one else will ever deal with it again with his unique mix of scholarship and passion... (Church Scene)Ther are some books which helped me to understand my country: books like Faceys A Fortunate Life and Morgans My Place. I now add Harris One Blood. Dont miss it. (Southern Cross Magazine)This is an important book...for what it does for the church, for the craft of history...and for the understanding of the Australian people...It is a compelling story of great sadness as well as of great triumph, and essential book for...the future development of Australian Society or Christianity in this country...(On Being Magazine)One Blood gives an excellent overall view of Christianitys missionary efforts, both Protestant and Catholic. It is written with admirable objectivity, allocating praise and blame where due... (The Catholic Leader) Author Biography Dr. John Harris has had a lifelong interest in Aboriginal people, in their culture, history and languages. He is the author of numerous books and papers on Aboriginal history, education, language and Christian experience. He spent many years as a teacher and school principal in Aboriginal communities. His most recent position was director of the Translation and Text Division of the Bible Society in Australia where a major responsibility was the translation of the Bible into Indigenous languages. He is also an ordained Anglican priest. John holds a PhD in Aboriginal languages. He was awarded a Doctor of Theology for writing One Blood, the first edition being chosen as Religious Book of the Year. He was recently honoured by the Archbishop of Canterbury and Her Majesty the Queen by being awarded a Lambeth Doctor of Divinity for his advocacy of Aboriginal people in both the Church and the wider community. In retirement, John continues his active involvement in Aboriginal issues through Bible translation, writing, and speaking. He has a strong commitment to supporting Aboriginal people to revive endangered languages. He is married to Judith and they have three children and six grandchildren. Review Every Australian Christian should read One Blood" (Tim Costello, CEO, World Vision Australia)This is a monumental work of research and scholarship, of deep insight and discernment...opening up with great clarity the vista of tragedy and despair for the Aboriginal people... (Christian Book Newsletter) This is a book of immense power...a major event in the history of Australian self-understanding. Do not underestimate it. (Adelaide Advertiser) John Harris has written an astonishingly powerful and comprehensive book... It is a passionate work, but one that is also beautifully controlled and balanced. It makes enthralling reading... (Lutheran Theological Journal) One Blood is a powerful, disturbing and inspiring book...It has certainly helped my own self-understanding...(The Canberra Times) One Blood is an immense book, immense in its physical size ( almost 1000 pages) and immense in its scope and breadth of treatment of the encounter between Aboriginal people and those who came to them as Christian missionaries, an encounter spanning 200 years and a whole continent. No one knows more about this subject than John Harris and no one else will ever deal with it again with his unique mix of scholarship and passion... (Church Scene) Ther are some books which helped me to understand my country: books like Faceys A Fortunate Life and Morgans My Place. I now add Harris One Blood. Dont miss it. (Southern Cross Magazine) This is an important book...for what it does for the church, for the craft of history...and for the understanding of the Australian people...It is a compelling story of great sadness as well as of great triumph, and essential book for...the future development of Australian Society or Christianity in this country...(On Being Magazine) One Blood gives an excellent overall view of Christianitys missionary efforts, both Protestant and Catholic. It is written with admirable objectivity, allocating praise and blame where due... (The Catholic Leader) Details ISBN0987415026 Author John W. Harris ISBN-10 0987415026 ISBN-13 9780987415028 Format Hardcover Pages 1142 Publisher Australians Together Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-11-26 Imprint Australians Together Illustrations 161 Illustrations; Illustrations, black and white UK Release Date 2018-11-26 Subtitle Two hundred years of Aboriginal encounter with Christianity Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138872221;

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