The Churches and the Third Reich

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Focusing on the pivotal year of 1934, this volume explores the emergence of the Confessing Church and the significant Synods of Barmen and Dahlem amidst growing disillusionment after initial hopes in 1933. It details the struggle of legitimate church opposition against the German Christians' attempt to establish a state-coordinated Reich Church without Hitler's endorsement. Additionally, it highlights the challenges faced by the Roman Catholic Church as it navigated unresolved issues from the Concordat, complemented by numerous illustrations.