Sentamu
A Life
The powerful and inspirational autobiography of the Right Revd and Right Hon. Dr John Sentamu, the boy from a Ugandan village who became the first Black archbishop in the Church of England.
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From imprisonment under Idi Amin's regime in Uganda to becoming the first Black Archbishop in the Church of England, John Sentamu's extraordinary life is a story of courage, conviction and faith.
With the verve, warmth and candour that characterised his ministry, John Sentamu tells the remarkable story of his journey from rural Uganda to the heart of the British establishment.
Born in 1949, Sentamu trained as a lawyer and became an advocate of the High Court of Uganda. After being imprisoned for speaking out against Idi Amin's oppressive regime, he fled his homeland in 1974 and began a new life in Britain.
Ordained in 1979, Sentamu went on to become Bishop of Stepney, serving on the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry Team and chairing the Damilola Taylor Murder Investigation Review. Following his appointment as Bishop of Birmingham, he made history in 2005 when he became Archbishop of York.
Throughout his remarkable and sometimes controversial career, Sentamu has spoken out on issues of racial justice, poverty, slavery, family life, multiculturalism and international conflict. His candid account offers a rare insider's perspective on the Church of England, exploring the religious, political and social changes that have shaped Britain over the past fifty years, including his response to allegations made against him following his retirement.
At its heart, this is the story of a man whose life has been shaped by an unwavering Christian faith and a determination to pursue justice, peace and love. From persecution and exile to national prominence, Sentamu reflects on the people, challenges and convictions that have defined his extraordinary journey.
With the verve, warmth and candour that characterised his ministry, John Sentamu tells the remarkable story of his journey from rural Uganda to the heart of the British establishment.
Born in 1949, Sentamu trained as a lawyer and became an advocate of the High Court of Uganda. After being imprisoned for speaking out against Idi Amin's oppressive regime, he fled his homeland in 1974 and began a new life in Britain.
Ordained in 1979, Sentamu went on to become Bishop of Stepney, serving on the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry Team and chairing the Damilola Taylor Murder Investigation Review. Following his appointment as Bishop of Birmingham, he made history in 2005 when he became Archbishop of York.
Throughout his remarkable and sometimes controversial career, Sentamu has spoken out on issues of racial justice, poverty, slavery, family life, multiculturalism and international conflict. His candid account offers a rare insider's perspective on the Church of England, exploring the religious, political and social changes that have shaped Britain over the past fifty years, including his response to allegations made against him following his retirement.
At its heart, this is the story of a man whose life has been shaped by an unwavering Christian faith and a determination to pursue justice, peace and love. From persecution and exile to national prominence, Sentamu reflects on the people, challenges and convictions that have defined his extraordinary journey.
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John Sentamu (Author)
John Sentamu, Baron of Lindisfarne in Northumberland and of Masooli in Uganda, is a former Archbishop of York (2005-2020). He previously practised law at the bar and the bench as an advocate of the High Court of Uganda.
John Sentamu, Baron of Lindisfarne in Northumberland and of Masooli in Uganda, is a former Archbishop of York (2005-2020). He previously practised law at the bar and the bench as an advocate of the High Court of Uganda.
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With the verve, warmth and candour that characterised his ministry, John Sentamu tells the remarkable story of his journey from rural Uganda to the heart of the British establishment.
Born in 1949, Sentamu trained as a lawyer and became an advocate of the High Court of Uganda. After being imprisoned for speaking out against Idi Amin's oppressive regime, he fled his homeland in 1974 and began a new life in Britain.
Ordained in 1979, Sentamu went on to become Bishop of Stepney, serving on the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry Team and chairing the Damilola Taylor Murder Investigation Review. Following his appointment as Bishop of Birmingham, he made history in 2005 when he became Archbishop of York.
Throughout his remarkable and sometimes controversial career, Sentamu has spoken out on issues of racial justice, poverty, slavery, family life, multiculturalism and international conflict. His candid account offers a rare insider's perspective on the Church of England, exploring the religious, political and social changes that have shaped Britain over the past fifty years, including his response to allegations made against him following his retirement.
At its heart, this is the story of a man whose life has been shaped by an unwavering Christian faith and a determination to pursue justice, peace and love. From persecution and exile to national prominence, Sentamu reflects on the people, challenges and convictions that have defined his extraordinary journey.