Ringatū Church
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Ringatū Church is a Māori Christian faith founded in the 19th century by Te Kooti, blending biblical teachings with Māori spiritual traditions and practices.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian denomination
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Māori Christian church ⓘ religious movement ⓘ |
| country | New Zealand ⓘ |
| denominationType | non-Trinitarian or distinctive Māori Christian expression ⓘ |
| ethnicGroup | Māori NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| follows | Bible NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| foundedBy |
Te Kooti
NERFINISHED
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Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Turuki NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCentralFigure | Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Turuki NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
blends biblical teachings with Māori spiritual traditions
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collective recitation of scripture ⓘ emphasis on Old Testament law and prophecy ⓘ non-sacramental form of worship ⓘ observance of monthly sabbaths ⓘ observance of special feast days ⓘ oral transmission of liturgy ⓘ strong prophetic tradition ⓘ use of Māori ritual forms in worship ⓘ use of waiata (religious songs) ⓘ |
| hasCommunity | Māori iwi and hapū adherents ⓘ |
| hasGoal |
to maintain Māori identity within Christianity
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to preserve Māori language and ritual in worship ⓘ |
| hasMainTerritory |
Aotearoa New Zealand
NERFINISHED
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North Island of New Zealand NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasNameOrigin | Māori word "Ringatū" meaning "upraised hand" ⓘ |
| hasPractice |
annual hui (gatherings)
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communal prayer with raised hands ⓘ extended worship gatherings ⓘ observance of the Sabbath ⓘ religious gatherings on the 12th day of each month ⓘ scripture-based chanting ⓘ use of Māori karakia (prayers) ⓘ |
| hasStatus | officially recognized religious body in New Zealand ⓘ |
| hasTheologicalFocus |
covenant relationship with God
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deliverance and liberation ⓘ judgment and restoration ⓘ |
| inception | 1860s ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Māori prophetic movements of the 19th century
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Old Testament prophetic traditions ⓘ |
| partOf | Māori religious movements ⓘ |
| religion | Christianity ⓘ |
| religiousText |
New Testament
NERFINISHED
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Old Testament NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolizes | upraised hand in prayer ⓘ |
| usesLanguage |
Māori language
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Te Reo Māori NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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