Mission at Nuremberg LP

The story centers on Henry Gerecke, a Lutheran minister who served as an army chaplain during World War II and faced the daunting task of ministering to the twenty-one Nazi leaders on trial in Nuremberg. The book delves into Gerecke's moral struggles as he attempted to provide spiritual guidance to men responsible for horrific atrocities. It explores his efforts to build compassionate relationships while grappling with the implications of preaching mercy to those who orchestrated genocide, culminating in the poignant moments leading to their executions.