The Struggle of Hungarian Lutherans Under Communism

by H. David Baer

Book Overview

What does a religious community do when confronted by a political regime determined to eliminate a religion? Under communism, Hungary's persecuted Lutheran Church tried desperately to find a strategy for survival while remaining faithful to its Christian beliefs. Appealing to the Lutheran Confessions, many argued that the church can do whatever is necessary to survive provided it does not compromise on its essential ministry, while others appealing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1603449906
• ISBN13: 9781603449908
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"