Against the Third Reich
Subtitle: Paul Tillich's wartime addresses to Nazi Germany
By: translator, Matthew Lon Weaver ; editors, Ronald H. Stone and Matthew Lon Weaver.
Contributors: Stone, Ronald H.; Weaver, Matthew Lon.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Louisville, Ky
Language: eng
Number of pages: 273
Subjects: Tillich, Paul, 1886-1965.; Radio broadcasting -- United States -- History -- 20th century.; World War, 1939-1945 -- Propaganda.; Propaganda, American.; Jews -- Persecutions -- Germany.; Radio addresses, debates, etc. -- United States -- History -- 20th century.; National socialism.; Propaganda, Anti-German -- United States -- History -- 20th century.; Anti-Nazi movement -- United States.
Description: Paul Tillich wrote more than 100 radio addresses that were broadcast into Nazi Germany from March 1942 through May 1944. The broadcasts - through Voice of America - were passionate and political pleas for Germans to recognize the horror of Hitler and to reject a morally and spiritually bankrupt government. Largely unknown in the United States, the broadcasts have been translated into English for the first time, and approximately half of them are presented in this book.

German-speaking listeners heard Tillich's observations on anti-Semitism, the liberation of Europe, resistance to Hitler, and the meaning of Christian faith to war-torn Europe. Tillich urged the defeat of oppressive governments, the securing of the welfare of the European people, and the federation of Europe.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-268) and indezx.