The Union of Baptist Churches in the Netherlands and the Rise of Nazism
After the Second World War, prominent Baptists created a heroic image of the attitude of the Union of Baptist Churches in the Netherlands towards Nazi Germany. This image was adopted by later historians and never critically examined. A closer examination of the sources shows that a pro-German moveme...
| Published in: | Trajecta |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Amsterdam University Press
[2018]
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| In: |
Trajecta
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| RelBib Classification: | CG Christianity and Politics KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history KBD Benelux countries KDG Free church |
| Further subjects: | B
National Socialism
B Nazi Germany, 1933-1945 B Baptists; History B Christianity B Church Buildings |
| Summary: | After the Second World War, prominent Baptists created a heroic image of the attitude of the Union of Baptist Churches in the Netherlands towards Nazi Germany. This image was adopted by later historians and never critically examined. A closer examination of the sources shows that a pro-German movement dominated the leadership of the Union, which for a long time led to a high degree of acquiescence and accommodation towards the occupying forces. This article therefore advocates an adjustment of the prevailing image. |
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| ISSN: | 2665-9484 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Trajecta
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