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Nineteen ninety-five is the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the death camps and of the martyrdom of the Protestant theologian and resistance leader, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The author weaves together the stories of his studies at the Shoah archives and former death camps in Central and Eastern Europe and at the Israeli Holocaust memorial. Following the reflections and narratives there is a lengthy compilation of resources for worship services, interfaith observances, and both study and dialogue programs. The unique section on liturgical resources includes models for seasonal services, historical background, sermons and sermon outlines, prayers, readings, hymns, litanies, other resources, and an annotated bibliography.
List of contents
Acknowledgments
Editor's Foreword
Reflections: Preliminary Reflections, Transforming Encounters
Shattered Paradigms, Healing Affirmations
In Pursuit of a Theodicy
Anthropology and Theodicy
".To Act Justly.."
Courage, Compassion, and Caring
The Stones Will Cry Out
Liturgical ResourcesIntroduction to Shoah Liturgy and History
Elements of a Worship Service Celebrating the Compassion of Christians Who Rescued Jews
Sermon (Homily) Notes and Resources Celebrating the Christians Who Rescued Jews during the Nazi Era
Quotations and Aphorisms Focusing on the Faith and Moral Courage of Nazi Era Rescuers for Use in Sermons and Illustrations
Outline and Resources for Church or Interfaith Study Group
For the Life and Service of Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A Service of Remembrance and Gratitude
Notes
Bibliography
Index
About the author
Douglas K. Huneke
