Description
Book SynopsisWhen Nazism swept Germany, how did religious leaders respond to attacks not only on their fellow citizens and their government but on their faith as well? Kevin Spicer juxtaposes Catholicism and Nazism.
Trade Review"A valuable contribution to scholarship on the role and responsibility of the Catholic Church in Nazi Germany. Spicer provides a fascinating insight into the perceptions, performance, and impact of the clergy in mediating between the demands of their faith and the totalitarian claims of the Nazi state."—Raymond C. Sun, Washington State University
"Compelling reading.... Catholic priests, Spicer demonstrates, played a significant and courageous role in resisting Nazi anti-religious aims."—Michael P. Phayer, Marquette University
"[An]important exploration of Berlin Catholicism."—The American Historical Review
Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Introduction
1. Initial Encounters
2. Guiding the Flock
3. Negotiating Pastoral Care
4. Serving the Home Front
5. Jews and the Diocese of Berlin
6. For the Glory of the F\u00fchrer: Brown Priests
7. The Unique Path of Bernhard Lichtenberg
Conclusion
Notes
Works Cited
Index
