The Forgotten Prophet
Tamati Te Ito and his Kaingarara Movement
$34.99
- Paperback
232 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2023
Summary
Tamati Te Ito Ngamoke, a renowned Taranaki prophet, played a significant role in colonial New Zealand’s political landscape. While some, including most settlers and officials, viewed him as an ‘imposter’, a ‘wizard’, a ‘fanatic’; others, including major Taranaki tribal leaders, revered him as a prophetic tohunga matakite known as ‘Te Kai-ngarara’ – The Reptile Eater. Today, overshadowed by religious leaders like Te Ua Haumene and Te Whiti o Rongomai, Te Ito’s historical importance remains lar…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781991033482 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1991033486 |
| Author: | Jeffrey Sissons |
| Publisher: | Bridget Williams Books |
| Imprint: | Bridget Williams Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 232 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2023 |
| Weight: | 350g |
| Dimensions: | 160mm x 230mm |
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Jeffrey Sissons
Jeffrey Sissons is an anthropological researcher and writer in Aotearoa New Zealand. He recently retired as an Associate Professor in the Cultural Anthropology Programme at Te Herenga Waka / Victoria University of Wellington. Sissons’ research encompasses colonialism, cultural change, and the cultural history of Maori and the Cook Islands. He has authored five books and numerous journal articles.
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