While Mortals Sleep (Songs in the Night Series, Book 1)

by Jack Cavanaugh

Paperback, 2001

Status

Available

Call number

813.54

Publication

Bethany House Pub (2001), Edition: Book Club, 378 pages

Description

Josef Schumacher is a pastor in Berlin witnessing the rise of Adolf Hitler's Third Reich and the increasing influence of the Nazi youth movement on the young people of his church. Fearful of the sway of prevailing rhetoric and misguided patriotism, Josef risks everything to counteract the lies of a Facist government and the charismatic power of the Fuhrer. When Nazi doctrine begins manifesting itself within his own congregation, Josef can no longer remain silent. Josef's wife, Mady, about to give birth to their first child, finds her world turned suddenly upside down. Will she realize the depth of Josef's love for her? Will she recognize its reflection of divine love? Lamp Post is proud to present its Fiction: Inspired series-timeless, inspirational books for all lovers of fiction who want to feel good about the books they read. Enjoy historical and contemporary stories of Adventure, Romance, Sci-Fi, Mystery, and more… (more)

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LibraryThing member nolak
A very inspiring story of one man's courage. A pastor, Josef Schumacher, does everything in his power to counteract the lies of a Fascist government and the charismatic power of the Fuehrer. He becomes vocal, especially as he sees the young people drawn into the net. He pays large consequences both
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for himself, his family and his congregation.
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Awards

Christy Awards (Nominee — 2002)

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

8.5 inches

ISBN

0764223070 / 9780764223075

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