Description
SECONDHAND BOOK
The religious aspect of Australia’s history is frequently treated either briefly or not at all, yet the Churches have often played significant roles. Dr Barrett examines in detail some of the more important relations between the Churches, the Governments and the people in eastern Australia during the years 1835 to 1850,which form a watershed between the era of penal colonies proper, and the expansion of Australia in the years of gold and responsible government.
Many present Australian policies can be traced to these early formative years: for example, the tradition of no State aid to religion, and the replacement of a system of Church schools by secular State schools. Nineteenth-century religious provision in both Britain and Australia is examined, and a comparison is attempted between nineteenth- and twentieth-century practices.
Dr Barrett, a graduate of Adelaide and The Australian National University, has held pastoral charges in South Australia since 1956. He is at present Superintendent Minister of the Naracoorte Methodist Circuit.
Specifications:
Condition: Fair – wear to dustjacket and fading to spine, pages yellowed, inscribed by former owner.
Publisher: Melbourne University Press
Year: 1966
Format: Hardback with dustjacket
Pages: 213pp
ISBN: N/A
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