Beschreibung
This book traces the history of Baptist involvement in public debate within New Zealand. It analyses ten significant public debates to have occurred since the 1880s, comparing the Baptist contribution with that of other denominations. This study provides significant insights into the evolving nature of Baptist identity.
Autorenportrait
John Tucker is Director of Ministry Training at Carey Baptist College in Auckland, New Zealand, where he teaches in pastoral theology, preaching, and Christian spirituality. He has worked as a lawyer and pastor and has a particular interest in the history of preaching in New Zealand.
Inhalt
Contents: Christ or Moloch: The Prohibition Crusade, 1882-1930 – ‘A many-headed hydra’: The Battle to Slay the Gambling Monster, 1890-1940 – An Intolerable Agony: The Struggles of Labour, 1882-1919 – Great Depression or Great Watershed? Social Justice and Economic Depression, 1920-1939 – ‘An utter solemnity’: The Defence of Conscientious Objectors, 1899-1945 – ‘The burning problems of our time’: Questions of Defence Policy, 1965-1986 – Heads in the Sand: Racism and Rugby, 1960-1985 – A Matter of Life and Death: Abortion Law Reform, 1970-1989 – ‘Here we stand’: The Homosexual Law Reform Debate, 1967-1986 – Prophets at the Gate? Social Justice and the New Right Revolution, 1990-1998.
