Agikuyu Christian Martyrs: An Exploratory Study of The Faith of Selected Agikuyu Christian Martyrs During The Mau Mau.
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2011
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Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences
Abstract
Purpose of this study was to bring to light the source of faith of Agikuyu were martyred during the Mau Mau period (1952-1960). The attempted to find out why those Christians were not afraid to die when put to test. The study also sought to discover the social, political and background of the persecutions and to establish the relevance of such faith today. The Literature Review revealed that the faith of the Agikuyu Christian was in the Mau Mau procedure and thus led to martyrdom. Additionally it was tat it was from Christian teachings, beliefs and practices that the !A8ikuyu cf martyrdom arose. Study used the qualitative research approach. The method used was an reeniew of individuals, and focus group interviews. In addition secondary —anhy from archival material, newspapers, Internet, publications and books to clarify the information obtained from the respondents. Study revealed that the source of the faith of those who were martyred Y:r- scripture and teachings of the church but more so from the influence of the of the East African Revival Movement. The movement was characterised —ass conventions with hundreds and at times thousands of attendees. The emphasised public confession of recent sins and restitution for them, a strict ace-duct, and a personal salvation experience with Jesus Christ. Researcher recommends that after following the footsteps of the Christian *tough the centuries, including the Mau Mau martyrs, Christians should and live in accordance with these.
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Master of Theology
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Agikuyu, Agikuyu Christian, Persecutions, Martyrdom
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Ng'ang'a, M. J. (2011). Agikuyu Christian Martyrs: An Exploratory Study of The Faith of Selected Agikuyu Christian Martyrs During The Mau Mau. Daystar University, School of Arts and Social Sciences.