A Bishop Facing Mount Kenya
The Autobiography of Bishop Obadiah Kariuki (1902–1978)
A Guide for the Modern Christian "How does one honor the culture they were born into while remaining fully devoted to God?"
This was the central question of Bishop Obadiah Kariuki’s life. As a “cross-over leader,” he stood at the intersection of traditional Gikuyu heritage and the burgeoning Anglican faith in East Africa. This book provides a roadmap for anyone navigating the dilemma of identity, faith, and progress.
The Core Chapters
The Shepherd (1902-1920)
Growing up in Kabete, learning the ways of his ancestors, and his first encounter with "The Book."
The Revivalist (1930s-1950s)
Navigating the Balokole movement and the intense pressures of the Mau Mau Emergence.
The Pioneer (1955-1978)
Rising as the first African Bishop of Mt. Kenya South and building a legacy of excellence.
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