Defying the Holocaust - Ten courageous Christians who supported Jews

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.

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

About the author

Dr Tim Dowley is a historian and a prolific author and editor of Bible resources for adults and children. He holds a bachelor's degree in History and a doctorate in Church History, both from the University of Manchester, England. He has written a number of children's stories and books onbiblical subjects and the history of Christianity, as well as works onmusic and literature. Tim has traveled extensively, particularly in Israel, Turkey and other biblical lands. He lives in South London with his wife and family.

Summary

The stories of ten Christians who, at immense personal risk, protected and rescued Jews from the Nazis.

Product details

• Authors: Tim Dowley
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.01.2020
• EAN: 9780281083626
• ISBN: 978-0-281-08362-6
• No. of pages: 192
• Weight: 306 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Europe, RELIGION / Judaism / General, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Christianity, Second World War, The Holocaust, Judaism, Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works, Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works, c 1940 to c 1949, c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), RELIGION / Christian Living / Inspirational, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / Holocaust, History / Wars & Conflicts / World War II / European Theater