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Defying the Holocaust
Ten courageous Christians who supported Jews
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This book is ideal for readers interested in World War II history, the Holocaust, religious heroism, and personal stories of bravery. It appeals to those who appreciate well-researched historical narratives with a focus on moral courage and faith.
The stories of ten Christians who, at immense personal risk, protected and rescued Jews from the Nazis.
In Defying the Holocaust, Historian Tim Dowley invites you to learn about the stories of ten Christians who, at immense personal risk, protected and rescued Jews from the Nazis.
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During the Second World War, Christians from many nations and denominations stepped forward with courage, ingenuity, and determination to protect and rescue Jews from the Holocaust. In doing so, they risked their lives, and many died. Some, such as Corrie ten Boom, are celebrated, but most have been ignored. Historian Tim Dowley tells ten stories of these extraordinary women and men.
Defying the Holocaust offers a fascinating exploration of these courageous individuals:
Prologue
The Nazi Holocaust: A Timeline
Chapter 1: A Most Unorthodox Nun: Mother Maria of Paris
Chapter 2: Pestilent Priests: Revd Hugh Grimes and Revd Frederick Collard, Vienna
Chapter 3: The Borders of Heaven: Jane Haining, Budapest
Chapter 4: No Hiding Place: Corrie ten Boom, Haarlem
Chapter 5: Quakers and U-boats: Dr Elisabeth Abegg, Berlin
Chapter 6: The Constant Midwife: Stanislawa Leszczynska, Lodz
Chapter 7: The Monk on a Bicycle: Dom Bruno Reynders, Brussels
Chapter 8: The Vatican Pimpernel: Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty, Rome
Chapter 9: Committed Swedes: Pastors Erik Perwe and Erik Myrgren, Berlin
Chapter 10: An Elusive Missionary: Elsie Tilney, Vittel
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Critics praise the book for vividly and simply recounting the heroic choices made by a few amidst widespread complicity during the Holocaust. Richard Harries highlights its vital role in showing that the Holocaust was not inevitable, while Steve Chalke describes it as a deeply moving and inspiring work that changes readers' perspectives.
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ISBN: 9780281083626
Publisher: SPCK Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 January 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: SPCK Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 306g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Dr Tim Dowley is a historian who has written widely on church history and Christian music. Recent titles include Christian Music: A Global History (SPCK, 2018), Atlas of Christian History (Fortress, 2016), Atlas of the European Reยญformations (Fortress, 2015), Johann Sebastian Bach (Omnibus, 2014) and Introduction to the History of Christianity (Fortress, 2013). Dr Dowley lives in London.
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