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.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Christian denomination
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
Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Turuki NERFINISHED
hasCentralFigure Te Kooti Arikirangi Te Turuki NERFINISHED
hasCharacteristic blends biblical teachings with Māori spiritual traditions
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
to preserve Māori language and ritual in worship
hasMainTerritory Aotearoa New Zealand NERFINISHED
North Island of New Zealand NERFINISHED
hasNameOrigin Māori word "Ringatū" meaning "upraised hand"
hasPractice annual hui (gatherings)
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
deliverance and liberation
judgment and restoration
inception 1860s
influencedBy Māori prophetic movements of the 19th century
Old Testament prophetic traditions
partOf Māori religious movements
religion Christianity
religiousText New Testament NERFINISHED
Old Testament NERFINISHED
symbolizes upraised hand in prayer
usesLanguage Māori language
Te Reo Māori NERFINISHED

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Māori people religion Ringatū Church