Christian texts, etc, in Fijian and Tongan

This material is held atSchool of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Archives, University of London

  • Reference
    • GB 102 MMSL MSS/022
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1884-1960
  • Language of Material
    • Fijian Tonga (Tonga Islands)
  • Physical Description
    • 53 items

Scope and Content

43 illustrated prayer cards (some duplicates) with verses from the New Testament in Fijian, produced by Mrs Grimke of Manchester, late C19th;

Booklet being an alphabet book in Fijian;

Booklet entitled 'Ai Vola Ni Sere Vakalotu' (Hymn book in Fijian);

Booklet in Tongan entitled 'Ko E Konisitutone Mo E Ngahi Lao A E Siasi Uesiliana Tau'Ataina 'O Tonga Koe Paaki Ko Hono Ua' (1955);

Booklet in Fijian entitled 'Ai Vola Ni Wilivola E Nai Tukutuku-Vinaka' (stories of the life of Jesus);

Newsheet in Tongan entitled 'Koe Tohi Fanongonongo' (1960);

?Class meeting card;

Booklet in Fijian entitled 'Ai Vola Sa Tukuni Kina Na Lotu-Veitarogi' (Rules of the Methodist Church by John Wesley and Charles Wesley);

Booklet entitled 'Ai Vola Ni Sere E Na Vosa Vaka Viti' (1884). An annotated copy of the Methodist Hymn book in Fijian which seems to be a proof for the next edition in 1888.

Booklet entitled 'Ai Karua Ni Vola Ni Veitarogi E Nai Vakavuvuli Ni Vola Tabu' (1885). An annotated copy of the catechism of the Methodist Church in Fijian which seems to be a proof for the next edition in 1888;

Incomplete hymn book in Fijian.

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