In February of 1945; 350 American POWs; selected because they were Jews; thought to resemble Jews or simply by malicious caprice; were transported by cattle car to Berga; a concentration camp in eastern Germany. Here; the soldiers were worked to death; starved and brutalized; more than twenty percent died from this horrific treatment.This is one of the last untold stories of World War II; and Roger Cohen re-creates it in all its blistering detail. Ground down by the crumbling Nazi war machine; the men prayed for salvation from the Allied troops; yet even after their liberation; their story was nearly forgotten. There was no aggressive prosecution of the commandants of the camp and the POWs received no particular recognition for their sacrifices. Cohen tells their story at last; in a stirring tale of bravery and depredation that is essential for any reader of World War II history.
#205617 in Books Obery Hendricks 2007-08-21 2007-08-21Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.20 x .80 x 5.50l; .98 #File Name: 0385516657384 pagesThe Politics of Jesus Rediscovering the True Revolutionary Nature of Jesus Teachings and How They Have Been Corrupted
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. The message of Jesus in our CenturyBy Clifton L PeayRecently reviewed the book after my first read some time ago. In today's world's of excess religiosity with a political overemphasis on the outward display of religion. Professor Hendricks clearly delineates the time; cultural context of the message of Jesus during Rome's hegemonic Empire and it's complete domination of the ancient world.He accurately juxtaposes this relevant message into our current world to a generation absent; lacking insight why a intersection of ethics/religion and political governance must exist.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A must read for anyone interested in a Christian Response to Social Ills...By JStaffordDo you know Jesus? You may have to question all you think you know after reading this work. One of my favorites.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Must Read to Truly Know the Historical JesusBy Charles ho56jhijn08iuuijbk8iikjk6i6out 89ih j 9i outgunnygm 7kojmiiiii77ui87uoojiiiioiiojyik9iPowellI teach a course utilizing this great work of historical; spiritual and political reality and state without reservation that you cannot fully know and appreciate the God given gift of Jesus to humanity until you have read this great book.
