Death of john chilembwe and church

January 15

For nearly a century historians have puzzled over the actions of John Chilembwe, one of the most controversial figures in Malawian history and Malawi&#;s national hero.

The focus: the last days of his life and the uprising he led in January

By all accounts, Chilembwe was not the type to start an uprising.

Death of john chilembwe and church of christ

He was educated by the Church of Scotland missionary school in what was then Nyassaland (Malawi). He later studied under and worked for Joseph Booth, a baptist from Australia, who was critical of the Presbyterian Church&#;s role in colonialism and believed in the unpopular idea (among whites) of &#;Africa for the Africans.&#; Booth&#;s daughter Emily wrote that Chilembwe&#;

&#;had a greater desire to learn and write, and to gain the Truth of Christianity&#;He knew his own mind and was not easily to be turned from his purpose.

But&#;he was so kind and true &#; so thoughtful and unselfish.”

Independent African: John Chilembwe and the Origins, Setting, and Signi