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The Barmen Declaration: A Stand for Faith Against Nazi Ideology

Posted on December 12, 2024December 12, 2024 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on The Barmen Declaration: A Stand for Faith Against Nazi Ideology
The Barmen Declaration: A Stand for Faith Against Nazi Ideology
Modern History

The Barmen Declaration, written in 1934, was a theological and political response to the Nazi regime’s attempt to infiltrate and control the Protestant Church in Germany. Drafted primarily by Karl Barth and endorsed by members of the Confessing Church, the declaration asserted the church’s allegiance to Jesus Christ alone, rejecting the Nazi-backed “German Christian” movement, which sought to subordinate Christian … Read More “The Barmen Declaration: A Stand for Faith Against Nazi Ideology” »

Episode 50- A Pope in Wartime: Pius XII

Episode 50- A Pope in Wartime: Pius XII

Pope Pius XII was the pope during the Second World War. There is controversy over how he responded to the crisis. Should he have openly opposed Nazism or should he have positioned himself strategically for later negotiations? This is a special crossover episode between the Second World War Podcast and the History of Christianity Podcast. … Read More “Episode 50- A Pope in Wartime: Pius XII” »

The Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Posted on April 9, 2020April 9, 2020 By Stephen Bedard No Comments on The Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Second World War, Theology

One of the most influential Christians in the Second World War was Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Although he is most commonly known as being involved in a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, there is so much more to him. You can learn more about his life in this documentary on the life of Dietrich Bonheffer.

Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century

Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century

The fourth century was a century of great change for the church. It was equally so for the Roman Empire. In fact, from this century onward it would be difficult to separate the history of Rome from the history of the church. In this episode, we look at the major events of the fourth century ... Read More "Episode 76 – The Roman Empire in the Fourth Century" »

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