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Henry ʻŌpūkahaʻia (c. 1792 – 1818) was one of the first Native Hawaiians to become a Christian, inspiring American Protestant missionaries to come to the islands during the 19th century. He is credited with starting Hawaii's conversion to Christianity.
17. Nov. 2020 · Learn how Henry ‘Ōpūkaha‘ia, a Hawaiian boy who lost his family and became a sailor, was influenced by Christian missionaries in New England and returned to his islands to share the gospel. Read his story of conversion, education, and legacy in this blog post by Simonetta Carr.
10. Okt. 2021 · Henry ʻŌpūkahaʻia played a pivotal role in inspiring the missionary presence in Hawai‘i. His avid embrace of Christianity, told in the best-selling Memoirs of Henry Obookiah, 1 created a compelling vision of what the missionaries could accomplish in these far-off lands.
All these missionaries were familiar with the story of Henry Opukaha’ia, who was born on the island of Hawaii in 1792. When he was ten years old, Opukaha’ia’s family was murdered.
19. Apr. 2018 · Henry ‘Opukaha‘ia, above, was one of the first Native Hawaiians to become a Christian. Moses Goods, right, portrays ‘Opukaha‘ia in a scene from the play “My Name is ‘Opukaha‘ia.” Courtesy photos.
1. Feb. 2018 · Learn how Henry ‘Ōpūkaha‘ia, an orphaned Hawaiian who traveled to New England and became a Christian, influenced the first missionaries who founded Punahou School. See how Punahou students honored his legacy with an exhibit, a hip-hop retelling and a Chapel service.
31. Juli 2005 · In the Hawaiian Islands (formerly the Sandwich Islands) a young boy, Henry Opukahaia (Obookiah), lost both his parents during a time of war. His parents were murdered before his own eyes. When he tried to escape with his baby brother on his back, his brother was speared. But Opukahaia was not killed; he escaped. He was then cared for ...
