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An introduction to Maori religion : its character before European contact and its survival in contemporary Maori and New Zealand culture / James Irwin.

By: Contributor(s): Series: Special studies in religions ; no. 4Publication details: Bedford Park, S.A. : Australian Association for the Study of Religions, 1984.Description: viii, 85 p. : illus., ports. ; pbk ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 0908083114 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 299.92/IRW
Contents:
Introduction -- The Maori world view -- Creation -- Outline structure of Maori society -- Mauri - mana - tapu - noa -- Gods, demons and ghosts -- Approaching the sacred -- Tangihanga - the rituals of death -- Te ngaherehere a Tane -- Sacrifice and offerings -- Conclusion -- Glossary.
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Book The Emmaus Library 290 World Religions 299.92/IRW (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 14094

Includes bibliographical references (p. 79-80)

Introduction -- The Maori world view -- Creation -- Outline structure of Maori society -- Mauri - mana - tapu - noa -- Gods, demons and ghosts -- Approaching the sacred -- Tangihanga - the rituals of death -- Te ngaherehere a Tane -- Sacrifice and offerings -- Conclusion -- Glossary.

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