Peter Lineham

Peter Lineham, Professor Emeritus of Religious History at Massey University, sheds light on the tumultuous life of early missionary Thomas Kendall. Kendall is known for facilitating the musket trade that fueled the bloody Musket Wars in New Zealand. This conversation navigates his conflicting identities as a missionary and arms dealer. Lineham also discusses Kendall's role in transforming Te Reo Māori into a written language and his spiritual shift from Christianity towards Māori beliefs, unveiling a complex legacy interwoven with cultural exchange.