About the Author

Rev. Dr Keith Rowe has degrees in history and in theology, including a doctorate in theology from San Francisco Theological Seminary. He was ordained by the Methodist Church in New Zealand and served for thirty years as Parish Minister, Theological College Lecturer and Principal. He transferred to the Uniting Church in Australia, served in two Sydney parishes and was chair of the Assembly Doctrine Commission. Kathleen and Keith returned to New Zealand upon retirement and live in Napier, Hawkes Bay.