Thinking on Islands

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Abstract

In Aotearoa/New Zealand, the old tradition for meeting the Maori is that you approach a Marae (a Maori communal sacred space and settlement) with caution to indicate your peaceful intentions. You wait at a distance but within sight. In previous ages, the warriors would caution you. If you responded in peace, a welcome would be sung by the women. These days, the warrior’s warnings are largely for the dinner shows (and the Rugby world champion, “All Blacks”).
Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationThinking on Islands
PublisherSBL Press
Pages207-216
StatePublished - 2015

Publication series

Name Semeia studies
Number77

Keywords

  • Islands

Disciplines

  • Biblical Studies

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