Ringatu - Revision history

MatthewClarke: rv vandalism; back to Revision as of 04:26, November 6, 2008 by Graham grove

2009-11-17T17:49:37Z

rv vandalism; back to Revision as of 04:26, November 6, 2008 by Graham grove

Pope Urban VI: reverting vandalism

2009-05-21T23:04:19Z

reverting vandalism

Bob Larson: with love from ebaums

2009-05-21T23:04:17Z

with love from ebaums

Bob Larson: cleaning up article

2009-05-21T22:24:37Z

cleaning up article

Pope Urban VI: reverting vandalism

2009-05-21T21:27:56Z

reverting vandalism

Bob Larson: with love from ebaums

2009-05-21T21:27:54Z

with love from ebaums

Pope Urban VI: reverting vandalism

2009-05-21T20:38:10Z

reverting vandalism

Bob Larson: with love from ebaums

2009-05-21T20:38:08Z

with love from ebaums

Pope Urban VI: cleaning up article

2009-05-21T20:34:33Z

cleaning up article

Graham grove: A few changes

2008-11-06T10:26:02Z

A few changes

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	+	{{Infobox_Contents \|
	+	topic_name = Ringatu \|
	+	subtopics = [[Te Kooti Rikirangi]] \|
	+	opinion_pieces = {{Short_opinions}} \|
	+	}}

	+	The '''Ringatu''' church is a Christian denomination in [[New Zealand]] that was founded in 1868 by a Maori man named Te Kooti Rikirangi based on his understanding of the [[Bible]]. Today there are approximately 6,000 adherents<ref>[http://au.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_781539372/ringatu.html Encarta - Ringatu]</ref>. The symbol for the movement is an upraised hand, or "Ringa Tu" in Māori.

−	+	===History===

−	+	Te Kooti was one of a number of Māori who were detained at the [[Chatham Islands]] without trial in relation to some land disturbances on the East Coast in the 1860's. During his captivity, Te Kooti studied the Bible and conducted religious services based particularly on the [[Old Testament]]. His understanding of the Bible led many other detainees to convert.
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	+	In June 1868, Te Kooti's followers seized a vessel and sailed back to the [[North Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. From the next four years Te Kooti and his followers fought a series of battles with Government forces and Te Kooti was pursued until his pardon in 1883. During this time, his personal popularity and following in Ringatu continued to grow.
	+
	+	In 1926, Robert (Rapata) Biddle, a Minister and Secretary of this faith, designed the Ringatu seal (crest). The seal consists of the [[Old Testament\|Old]] and [[New Testament]]s in the centre, surrounded by the words 'Te Ture A Te Atua Me Te Whakapono O Ihu' meaning 'The Law of [[God]] and the Truth of [[Jesus]]'. There are also two upraised hands (one on either side of the inner design) and an eagle perched atop the centre ring. In reference to [[Deuteronomy 32]]:11-12
	+	: ''{{Bible verse\|Deuteronomy\|32\|11\|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse\|Deuteronomy\|32\|12\|lang=WEB}}''
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	+	===Ringatu today===
	+
	+	Ringatu services are generally held at a tribal meeting houses and the church leaders include a poutikanga and a tohunga, an expert in church law. Church members read and memorise Sscripture, and hymns are sung.
	+
	+	Many members of the Ringatu Church live in the [[Bay of Plenty]] region.
	+
	+	==Quotes==
	+
	+	==References==
	+
	+	{{reflist}}
	+
	+	==Links==
	+	* [http://www.history-nz.org/maori6.html History-NZ.org - the Maori]
	+	* [http://au.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_781539372/ringatu.html Encarta - Ringatu]
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	+	{{Returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Places]] -> [[Pacific]] -> [[New Zealand]] -> [[Denominations in New Zealand Index]]
	+
	+	[[Category:New Zealand]]
	+	[[Category:Denominations]]

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−	~~{{Infobox_Contents \|~~
−	~~topic_name = Ringatu \|~~
−	~~subtopics = [[Te Kooti Rikirangi]] \|~~
−	~~opinion_pieces = {{Short_opinions}} \|~~
−	}}

−	The '''Ringatu''' church is a Christian denomination in [[New Zealand]] that was founded in 1868 by a Maori man named Te Kooti Rikirangi based on his understanding of the [[Bible]]. Today there are approximately 6,000 adherents<ref>[http://au.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_781539372/ringatu.html Encarta - Ringatu]</ref>. The symbol for the movement is an upraised hand, or "Ringa Tu" in Māori.
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−	~~===History===~~
−
−	Te Kooti was one of a number of Māori who were detained at the [[Chatham Islands]] without trial in relation to some land disturbances on the East Coast in the 1860's. During his captivity, Te Kooti studied the Bible and conducted religious services based particularly on the [[Old Testament]]. His understanding of the Bible led many other detainees to convert.
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−	In June 1868, Te Kooti's followers seized a vessel and sailed back to the [[North Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. From the next four years Te Kooti and his followers fought a series of battles with Government forces and Te Kooti was pursued until his pardon in 1883. During this time, his personal popularity and following in Ringatu continued to grow.
−
−	In 1926, Robert (Rapata) Biddle, a Minister and Secretary of this faith, designed the Ringatu seal (crest). The seal consists of the [[Old Testament\|Old]] and [[New Testament]]s in the centre, surrounded by the words 'Te Ture A Te Atua Me Te Whakapono O Ihu' meaning 'The Law of [[God]] and the Truth of [[Jesus]]'. There are also two upraised hands (one on either side of the inner design) and an eagle perched atop the centre ring. In reference to [[Deuteronomy 32]]:11-12
−	~~: ''{{Bible verse\|Deuteronomy\|32\|11\|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse\|Deuteronomy\|32\|12\|lang=WEB}}''~~
−
−	~~===Ringatu today===~~
−
−	Ringatu services are generally held at a tribal meeting houses and the church leaders include a poutikanga and a tohunga, an expert in church law. Church members read and memorise Sscripture, and hymns are sung.
−
−	~~Many members of the Ringatu Church live in the [[Bay of Plenty]] region.~~
−
−	~~==Quotes==~~
−
−	~~==References==~~
−
−	~~{{reflist}}~~
−
−	~~==Links==~~
−	* [http://www.history-nz.org/maori6.html History-NZ.org - the Maori]
−	* [http://au.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_781539372/ringatu.html Encarta - Ringatu]
−
−	~~{{Returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Places]] -> [[Pacific]] -> [[New Zealand]] -> [[Denominations in New Zealand Index]]~~
−
−	~~[[Category:New Zealand]]~~
−	~~[[Category:Denominations]]~~

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 {{Infobox_Contents |
 topic_name = Ringatu |
-subtopics =  |
+subtopics = [[Te Kooti Rikirangi]] |
 opinion_pieces = {{Short_opinions}} |
 }}
-The '''Ringatu''' church is a Christian denomination in [[New Zealand]] that was founded in 1868 by Te Kooti Rikirangi based on his understanding of the [[Bible]]. Today there are approximately 6,000 adherents<ref>[http://au.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_781539372/ringatu.html Encarta - Ringatu]</ref>. The symbol for the movement is an upraised hand, or "Ringa Tu" in Māori.
+The '''Ringatu''' church is a Christian denomination in [[New Zealand]] that was founded in 1868 by a Maori man named Te Kooti Rikirangi based on his understanding of the [[Bible]]. Today there are approximately 6,000 adherents<ref>[http://au.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_781539372/ringatu.html Encarta - Ringatu]</ref>. The symbol for the movement is an upraised hand, or "Ringa Tu" in Māori.
 ===History===
-Te Kooti was one of a number of Māori detained at the [[Chatham Islands]] without trial in relation to a number of disturbances on the East Coast in the 1860's. During his captivity, Te Kooti studied the Bible and conducted religious services based particularly on the [[Old Testament]]. His understanding of the Bible led many other detainees to convert.
+Te Kooti was one of a number of Māori who were detained at the [[Chatham Islands]] without trial in relation to some land disturbances on the East Coast in the 1860's. During his captivity, Te Kooti studied the Bible and conducted religious services based particularly on the [[Old Testament]]. His understanding of the Bible led many other detainees to convert.
-In June 1868, Te Kooti's followers seized a vessel and sailed back to the North Island of New Zealand. From the next four years Te Kooti and his followers fought a series of battles with Government forces and Te Kooti was pursued until his pardon in 1883. During this time, his personal popularity and following in Ringatu continued to grow.
+In June 1868, Te Kooti's followers seized a vessel and sailed back to the [[North Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. From the next four years Te Kooti and his followers fought a series of battles with Government forces and Te Kooti was pursued until his pardon in 1883. During this time, his personal popularity and following in Ringatu continued to grow.
-In 1926, Robert (Rapata) Biddle, a Minister and Secretary of this faith, designed the Ringatu seal (crest). The seal consists of the [[Old Testament|Old]] and [[New Testament]]s in the centre, surrounded by the words 'Te Ture A Te Atua Me Te Whakapono O Ihu' meaning 'The Law of [[God]] and the Truth of [[Jesus]]'. There are also two upraised hands (one on either side of the inner design) and an eagle perched atop the centre ring. In reference to
+In 1926, Robert (Rapata) Biddle, a Minister and Secretary of this faith, designed the Ringatu seal (crest). The seal consists of the [[Old Testament|Old]] and [[New Testament]]s in the centre, surrounded by the words 'Te Ture A Te Atua Me Te Whakapono O Ihu' meaning 'The Law of [[God]] and the Truth of [[Jesus]]'. There are also two upraised hands (one on either side of the inner design) and an eagle perched atop the centre ring. In reference to [[Deuteronomy 32]]:11-12
-: ''{{Bible verse|Deuteronomy|32|11|lang=WEB}} and
+: ''{{Bible verse|Deuteronomy|32|11|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|Deuteronomy|32|12|lang=WEB}}''
-Ringatu services are generally held at a tribal meeting houses and the church leaders include a poutikanga and a tohunga, an expert in church law. Church members read and memorise scripture, and chants and hymns are also held in memory.
+===Ringatu today===
 Many members of the Ringatu Church live in the [[Bay of Plenty]] region.