Christianity In Polynesia: A Study And A Defense (1899)

""Christianity in Polynesia: A Study and a Defense"" is a book written by Joseph Hillery King in 1899. The book offers a comprehensive study of the spread of Christianity in the Polynesian islands, focusing on the factors that contributed to its success and the challenges that it faced. King provides a detailed account of the early Christian missionaries who arrived in Polynesia, their interactions with the native populations, and the impact of Christianity on the social, cultural, and political landscape of the region. The book also includes a defense of Christianity against criticisms that were commonly made by skeptics and opponents of the religion. King argues that Christianity brought about positive changes in Polynesian society, including the abolition of human sacrifice and the establishment of schools and hospitals. He also addresses criticisms regarding the compatibility of Christianity with Polynesian culture and traditions, arguing that Christianity can coexist with and even enrich local customs.Overall, ""Christianity in Polynesia: A Study and a Defense"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex interactions between Christianity and indigenous cultures in the Pacific region. It offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities that arise when two vastly different worldviews come into contact, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of Christianity in Polynesia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.