A bilingual graphic novel that brings to life a difficult history and the journey towards reconciliation. Presented in both te reo Maori and English, this pukapuka chronicles the story of Ngati Te Whiti with St. Mary's Anglican Church in Ngamotu/New Plymouth from the 1830s until the present day. It is a korero of conflict, displacement, raupatu, determination, and creative recovery, with the eventual construction of Te Whare Hononga next to the church at Pukaka. The message is honest, calling out injustice without losing hold of hope, inviting deep reflection, and sparking vital conversations. Through vivid storytelling and striking illustrations, the book captures the courage, mamae, and hope of a community on a path to healing. Every page is thoughtfully crafted with deep meaning and invites readers of all ages to build bridges of reconciliation.
Using the story of the untimely extinction of the huia, Jay Ruka offers a fresh perspective on the narrative of Aotearoa; a tale of two cultures, warring worldviews, and the things we lost in translation.
Definitive edition of the landmark call for inclusion of LGBT christians with response to critics. In Changing Our Mind, Gushee takes the reader along his personal and theological journey as he changes his mind about gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender inclusion in the Church. With the support of activists, authors and theologians like Matthew Vines, Phyllis Tickle, James V. Brownson and Mark Achtemeier, Gushee writes clearly and carefully about people dear to him and his study of Scripture.
