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Defying the Holocaust

Ten courageous Christians who supported Jews

by Tim Dowley

  • Paperback
  • 192 pages
  • Publisher: SPCK Publishing
  • 12.2 x 19.5 x 2.1 cm

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Interested in Christians during WW2?

These stories show Christians who risked everything to save Jews from the holocaust

A powerful call for the kind of courage that is found in Christ

For anyone interested in the stories of Christians who supported the Jews during the holocaust, these 10 accounts are filled with utmost courage and faith.
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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 and God's Hostage
God's HostageDefying the Holocaust

  • Author

    Tim Dowley

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    SPCK Publishing

  • Published

    January 2020

  • Weight

    273g

  • Page Count

    192

  • Dimensions

    12.2 x 19.5 x 2.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9780281083626

  • ISBN-10

    0281083622

  • Eden Code

    5078086

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Prologue
Introduction
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, Harlem
Chapter 5: Quakers and U-boats: Dr Elisabeth Abegg, Berlin
Chapter 6: The Constant Midwife: Stanislawa Leszczynska, Lódz
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

'Some books have to be written . . . Defying the Holocaust will make your heart pound.' - Steve Chalke MBE

In the darkest days of the Second World War, the Nazis murdered approximately six million European Jews. Defying the Holocaust tells ten stories of Christians from different countries, various churches and contrasting situations who courageously strove to protect and save Jews. They include:

- a Quaker teacher in Nazi Berlin who led an underground rescue network

- a Polish Catholic midwife in Auschwitz who defied the infamous Dr Mengele

- an interned English missionary who concealed a Polish Jew in her bathroom

- the 'Vatican Pimpernel' – a flamboyant Irish Monsignor who oversaw daring rescues

Executed by the Nazis after smuggling more than two hundred Jews to safety, the Dutch Christian Joop Westerweel quoted Matthew's Gospel: 'Those who lose their life for my sake will find it.'

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    John Peter Lupson

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    It was inspiring and challenging to learn about Christians who risked their lives to rescue Jews from certain death in WW2. The love of Jesus for the downtrodden and oppressed was wonderfully exemplified through the courageous actions of these Christians. A well-written and uplifting book.

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    Eileen Steele

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    This is a very interesting read. I can;t read enough about the Holocaust.

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    Elizabeth Arman

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    Great product.

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    Elizabeth Arman

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    Great product.

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    Philip Chown

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    Well written accounts of truly amazing people in trying circumstances showing compassion and mercy to those in need. To be read carefully and prayerfully.

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    PHILIP HANCOCK

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    So encouraging to read of the courage of Christians supporting and helping the Jews during the 2nd World War. We do well to take note as anti-Semitism is rife in our present time and to remind us that He who watches over Israel neither slumbers or sleeps.

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