{"product_id":"2026200014193-secondhand-from-mission-to-church-the-cms-mission-to-the-aborigines-of-arnhem-land-1908-1985","title":"From Mission To Church: The Cms Mission To The Aborigines Of Arnhem Land 1908-1985","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the remote wilderness of Arnhem Land, a remarkable story of faith, cultural encounter, and transformation unfolded over nearly eight decades — From Mission to Church chronicles the Church Missionary Society's ambitious and often arduous effort to bring Christianity to the Aboriginal peoples of one of Australia's most isolated regions, spanning the years 1908 to 1985. Keith Cole presents a meticulous and compelling account of the missionaries who dedicated their lives to this cause, detailing the profound challenges they faced — from vast geographical barriers and linguistic diversity to the complex web of traditional Aboriginal customs and beliefs — while tracing the gradual evolution of mission stations into self-governing Aboriginal Christian communities.\n\nRich in historical detail and written with deep respect for both the missionary endeavour and Indigenous heritage, this work sits at the intersection of religious history, anthropology, and Australian social history. Cole's narrative illuminates the broader questions of colonialism, cultural exchange, and the contested legacy of missionary activity in Australia, raising enduring questions about agency, identity, and faith that continue to resonate today — leaving the reader to ponder what was truly gained, and what was irrevocably lost, in this extraordinary encounter between two worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49161007562971,"sku":"2026200014193-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/7784a1e4-c95f-4f8e-89f2-7c43cba31b18.png?v=1787188888","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200014193-secondhand-from-mission-to-church-the-cms-mission-to-the-aborigines-of-arnhem-land-1908-1985","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}