Te Ika a Maui, Or New Zealand and Its Inhabitants (Classic Reprint)

Te Ika a Maui, Or New Zealand and Its Inhabitants (Classic Reprint)
Author: Richard Taylor
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Total Pages: 772
Release: 2017-05-31
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780282190262

Excerpt from Te Ika a Maui, or New Zealand and Its Inhabitants IN presenting TE ika A maui to the Public, it will be necessary to commence with saying, that this was formerly the only name which the Natives had for the North Island, and that it is nearly identical with that which Cook first received; being literally the fish or maui, the Maori Creator, who first drew up this second Britain from out the azure main. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Relating Religion

Relating Religion
Author: Jonathan Z. Smith
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Total Pages: 429
Release: 2004-11-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0226763870

One of the most influential theorists of religion, Jonathan Z. Smith is best known for his analyses of religious studies as a discipline and for his advocacy and refinement of comparison as the basis for the history of religions. Relating Religion gathers seventeen essays—four of them never before published—that together provide the first broad overview of Smith's thinking since his seminal 1982 book, Imagining Religion. Smith first explains how he was drawn to the study of religion, outlines his own theoretical commitments, and draws the connections between his thinking and his concerns for general education. He then engages several figures and traditions that serve to define his interests within the larger setting of the discipline. The essays that follow consider the role of taxonomy and classification in the study of religion, the construction of difference, and the procedures of generalization and redescription that Smith takes to be key to the comparative enterprise. The final essays deploy features of Smith's most recent work, especially the notion of translation. Heady, original, and provocative, Relating Religion is certain to be hailed as a landmark in the academic study and critical theory of religion.

The Library of Apollodorus (Delphi Classics)

The Library of Apollodorus (Delphi Classics)
Author: Apollodorus of Athens
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Total Pages: 1897
Release: 2016-02-13
Genre: History
ISBN: 1786563711

Traditionally attributed to Apollodorus of Athens, ‘The Library’ is a first or second century encyclopaedia of Greek mythology and heroic legends, written in a concise and unembellished style, closely following Greek literary sources. The extant text provides an important record of Greek accounts of the origin and early history of the world, preserving many otherwise lost mythological tales. Delphi’s Ancient Classics series provides eReaders with the wisdom of the Classical world, with both English translations and the original Greek texts. This comprehensive eBook presents the complete extant ‘Library’, with dual Greek and English text, relevant illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Apollodorus’ life and works * Features the complete extant text of ‘The Library’, in both English translation and the original Greek * Concise introduction to the great work * Features J. G. Frazer’s translation and footnotes, previously appearing in Loeb Classical Library edition of Apollodorus * Images of famous paintings inspired by ‘The Library’ * Excellent formatting of the texts * Easily locate the sections you want to read with individual contents tables * Includes Frazer’s rare ‘Epitome’, first time in digital print * Provides a special dual English and Greek text, allowing readers to compare the sections paragraph by paragraph – ideal for students * Features a bonus biography – discover the ancient world of ‘The Library’ * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to explore our range of Ancient Classics titles or buy the entire series as a Super Set CONTENTS: The Translation THE LIBRARY The Greek Text CONTENTS OF THE GREEK TEXT The Dual Text DUAL GREEK AND ENGLISH TEXT The Biography INTRODUCTION TO APOLLODORUS by Sir James George Frazer Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

The Conversion of the Maori

The Conversion of the Maori
Author: Timothy Yates
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2013-08-31
Genre: History
ISBN: 0802869459

The Conversion of the Maori is the latest volume in the Studies in the History of Christian Missions series, which explores the significant, yet often contested, impact of Christian missions around the world. Timothy Yates introduces the history of missions among the Maori people of New Zealand in the mid-1800s. On the basis of painstaking archival research, Yates charts the change in society and religion over the course of nearly thirty years in detail, describing the historical development of the conversion process. The Conversion of the Maori is ecumenical and historically informed to give a balanced presentation of the conversion of a whole people.

Enduring Legacy

Enduring Legacy
Author: Donald Kerr
Publisher: Otago University Press
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2003
Genre: Art
ISBN:

A companion, not a catalogue, to an exhibition of Brasch's (1909-73) collection of manuscripts, photographs, paintings, and books at the University of Otago Library. He was a literary editor best known for founding the New Zealand literary journal "Landfall". Writers, critics, academics, and librarians celebrate his life and work. Several paintings are reproduced in colour.

The Golden Bough

The Golden Bough
Author: James George Frazer
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2012-04-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 1108047378

The greatly revised and enlarged twelve-volume third edition (1911-15) of Sir James Frazer's controversial work on classical religion.