Ratana the Prophet
By (Author) Keith Newman
Oratia Media
Oratia Books
7th May 2024
New Zealand
General
Non Fiction
Biography: religious and spiritual
Religion: general
Social groups: religious groups and communities
280.092
Paperback
320
Width 150mm, Height 230mm, Spine 14mm
The Ratana movement gains national coverage every February as politicians make the pilgrimage to its headquarters near Whanganui, yet the history and workings of the religion are less widely recognised. In this new edition of his standard biography, Keith Newman reveals the life and times of Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana and the movement he founded in 1918, tracing its activities and influence up to the present-day community of some 50,000 followers. Extensively illustrated colour and black & white photographs.