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” »
Tag: World War Two
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” »
We take a short break from our regular scheduled episodes to bring you a special announcement. I have decided to start a new podcast on World War Two. It is called the Second World Podcast and you can find it here. If you are interested in military history or just history in general, I hope … Read More “Special Announcement” »
