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Visser 't Hooft, W. A : THE STRUGGLE OF THE DUTCH CHURCH FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE COMMANDMENTS OF GOD IN THE LIFE OF THE STATE

New York:american Committee For The World Council Of Churches, 1945

First American Edition. Original stapled stiff green paper wrappers. 12mo, 94 pages. Holocaust era publication of church documents collected and edited by W. A. Visser 't Hooft; translated into English by Tilly Weinstock. "[I]t is not too soon to hear the witness which the Church in Holland has borne during these last years of suffering. For its message is not just meant for the Dutch people; the Church speaks as a member of the Church Universal. Its task during the war is to hold a particularly exposed outpost of the united front. And during this time of struggle it has received gifts which it wishes to pass on to the sister-churches also. The purpose of this publication, therefore, is to let the Church speak for itself. The main contents of these pages are documents in which the Church comforts, teaches, admonishes and protests. These documents have to be read carefully. They are precious, for those who composed them and those who read them for the pulpit were in great danger and risked much when giving this witness. " (from introduction) Subjects: World War, 1939-1945 -- Religious aspects. Religious aspects of war. German Occupation of Netherlands (1940-1945) . World War (1939-1945) . Church history. Library stamp on cover, small pen notes on cover, small pencil notes on title page. Else, very clean copy. Very Good Condition. (HOLO2-146-7)

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