Christianity and resistance in the 20th century: from Kaj Munk and Dietrich Bonhoeffer to Desmond Tutu

Introduction: The frame of the book or : Mr. Munk and Mr. Petersen / Søren Dosenrode -- Always turning the other cheek : an introduction to the question of 'Christianity and resistance' / Søren Dosenrode -- Between conformity and nonconformity : the issue of non-violent resistance in early...

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Published in:International studies in religion and society
Contributors: Dosenrode, Søren 1962- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Leiden [u.a.] Brill 2009
In: International studies in religion and society (8)
Volumes / Articles:Show volumes/articles.
Series/Journal:International studies in religion and society 8
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Christian / Resistance / Resistance fighter / Church history studies 1900-2000
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Church and social problems
B Christianity and politics History 20th century
B Nonviolence Religious aspects Christianity
B Church History 20th century
B Government, Resistance to Religious aspects Christianity
B Revolutions Religious aspects Christianity
Online Access: Table of Contents
Parallel Edition:Electronic
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Summary:Introduction: The frame of the book or : Mr. Munk and Mr. Petersen / Søren Dosenrode -- Always turning the other cheek : an introduction to the question of 'Christianity and resistance' / Søren Dosenrode -- Between conformity and nonconformity : the issue of non-violent resistance in early Christianity and its relevance today / Johannes Nissen -- Franz Jägerstätter : better the hands in chains than the will / Erna Putz -- Kaj Munk, and resistance / Arne Munk -- Henning von Tresckow : a Christian motive for killing hitler? / Annette Mertens -- Dietrich Bonhoeffer : a journey from pacifism to resistance / Ulrik B. Nissen -- Paul Gerhard Braune : the legacy of his resistance to euthanasia / Ole J. Hartling -- Lajos Ordass : a Christian and a consistent adversary of the totalitarian systems / Eniko Böröcz -- Oscar Arnulfo Romero : the defender of the poor / Paul Gerhard Schoenborn -- Desmond Tutu : church resistance to apartheid and injustice in Africa / Peter Lodberg -- Instead of a conclusion / Søren Dosenrode
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9004171266