Dying We Live


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A Protestant pastor and a Catholic writer have collaborated with an American, Kathe Kuhn, by compiling the last words of those who, unwilling to condone or to obey injustice under the Nazi terror, were facing execution. Their letters and messages were addressed to their nearest and dearest, in a situation which calls forth the ultimate truth in each person. This collection is neither a mere historical or political record, but a deeply human one, and its effect on the reader, contrary to expectations, is strengthening rather than depressing. The chief debt of gratitude is owed to the recipients of the letters--the widows, children, parents, friends, and relatives of the writers. They have allowed us to make public what to them was exclusively their own, a sacred possession. Not since the time of the martyrs of the early Church, so it seemed to editor Helmut Gollwitzer, had there been such a wealth of testimonials of a faith triumphant in death. Kathe Kuhn (ADD German oomlaute over the 'a' if possible)

Author: Helmut Gollwitzer
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Published: 10/01/2009
Pages: 308
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781606083666
ISBN10: 160608366X
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Church | History
- Religion | Christian Theology | History