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'Journey to the Holocaust' is an examination of the Holocaust mainly as part of Christian history. The Holocaust has indeed had universal consequences. It happened in the 1930's and 1940's but is still being studied precisely because it has something to say to everyone. The roots of anti-Semitism are long and deep. In order for us to understand what happened during the Holocaust, we need to know about the Church fathers, Christian theology, the Middle Ages and the Enlightenment. We need to know who were the SS and other perpetrators of the crimes; the silent bystanders and the rescuers. We need to know what happened in the chaos of spring 1945. Where did the survivors go? How is the Holocaust connected to the State of Israel? In terms of Christian thinking, the Holocaust shows us that Christian values function during a crisis only if they are put to practice. Some pastors were able to do so in Nazi Germany; others joined the Nazi party even when having the freedom to refuse. The Holocaust is being denied even when some of its witnesses are still among us. Ours is the last generation that still heard the Holocaust survivors and witnesses. 'Journey to the Holocaust' is an examination of anti-Semitism from the Bible until our days. The story has to do with historical events as well as with their impact on generations. Sadly, this theme is as current right now, as it ever was. Using the Bible, the author is able to give a picture of a spiritual problem whilst including academic research and interpretation. The important question is if we understand the circumstances around us. In light of this specific chapter in history, what is our moral and practical generational Christian responsibility?

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