Hitler, God, and the Bible [Hardcover]

Ray Comfort (Author), Tim LaHaye (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 7, 2012

In Hitler, God, and the Bible, international evangelist and best-selling author Ray Comfort exposes Adolf Hitler's theology and abuse of religion as a means to seize political power and ultimately instigate World War II and genocide.

This fascinating study mines the depths of Hitler's beliefs and convincingly argues that without Hitler's misuse of Christianity the Third Reich would not have had its legendary rise, resulting in the deaths of more than six million Jews.

Highlighting Hitler's youth, his influences, and his path to seducing a nation, Hitler, God, and the Bible is a fresh, stinging reminder of the power of the cross and how its misuse led to the Final Solution.

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About the Author

Ray Comfort is a New Zealand born Christian minister and evangelist. Comfort started Living Waters Publications and The Way of the Master in Bellflower, California and has published a number of books, including The Way of the Master, You Can Lead an Atheist to Evidence, But You Can't Make Him Think, and Nothing Created Everything.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 174 pages
• Publisher: WND Books (February 7, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1936488248
• ISBN-13: 978-1936488247
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #294,007 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #34 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( H ) > Hitler, Adolf

More About the Author

Ray Comfort is the best-selling author of more than 70 books, including, "Hitler, God and the Bible" (the book that sparked the award-winning movie "180"), "You Can Lead an Atheist to Evidence But You Can't Make Him Think", "Nothing Created Everything" and, "The Evidence Bible." He also co-hosts a TV program with actor Kirk Cameron, which airs in 123 countries.

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72 of 87 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Hitler was no Christian, but you should be February 11, 2012

By Michael A. Johnson VINE™ VOICE

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Having read "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich" umpteen years ago, I found most of the first half of the book familiar. A few new bits here and there, but nothing that big.
However the second half did have quite a bit new to me. The 30 rules for the National Reich Church, which all pastors, priests and denominations had to belong to - or else! Such as no Bibles or crosses, Mein Kamph not only on the altar but the source of all sermons, dropping all mention of sin or morals, etc. Imprisoning or executing all pastors and priests teaching Christ. Hitler is the Messiah or just guided by God, depending on the year. Proof positive if any was needed that Hitler was no Christian.
Then Ray switches topic, showing that the "final solution to the Jewish Problem" is extremely like the modern holocaust of abortion. How Planned Parenthood founder Sanger had similar motives of killing off or sterilizing the unfit (especially negroes). How it has slaughtered more than Hitler did.
And being more famous as an evangelist than a historian, Ray Comfort makes sure to also present the "final solution to the sin problem", Jesus Christ.
All in all, well worth reading.

35 of 45 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Hitler used religion just like any other politician February 17, 2012

By electronicgameguy007

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I just got the book yesterday and I'm currently 122 pages in so far. Most of the book so far has said little about God and the bible and alot about Hitler and his rise to power. The author takes you to Hitler's beginnings. He even tells us about his parents and gives us insight on perhaps why Hitler chose the path he did.

Be warned though, this book contains some very graphic and accurate descriptions of Hitler's horrible crimes. I burst into tears during one particularly sad account that involved children. I won't go into detail but it's something you wouldn't even expect to see in a R rated horror movie. I think that although pages like this may be troubling to read, it's important that you do read them.

Later on in the book the author tackles accusations that Hitler was a christian. In the book the author gives us Hitler's Thirty-Point Program For his National Reich Church. I'll give you some samples:

#7.The National Reich Church has no scribes,pastors, chaplains or priests but National Reich orators are to speak in them.

#13. The National Reich Church demands immediate cessation ( a ceasing of ) of the publishing and dissemination (spreading) of the Bible in Germany as well as the publication of Sunday papers,pamphlets,publications and books of a religious nature.

#30. On the day of it's foundation, the Christian cross must be removed from all churches, cathedrals and chapels within the Reich and it's colonies and it must be superseded by the only unconquerable symbol of Germany, the swastica.

Hitler created a god in his own mind to suite himself and from this it is obvious that Hitler was not a Christian. He used religion to gain political power, which is how politics has always worked, sadly.... To this day you cannot get elected President of the United States if you do not claim to be a religious person. The same was true in Germany over 50 years go.

The book is well written and easy to follow. I highly recommend it. When I'm finished with the book I might expand on this review.

I finished the book. The latter half of the book is...interesting, and I won't spoil it for you, so buy it and read it for yourselves. Read more ›

18 of 25 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Read March 9, 2012

By F. Gwin

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First of all, let me start out by saying that prior to now I have not looked in to the life of Hitler at all, but in the past few weeks the debate of whether or not Hitler was a Christian has been intriguing me greatly, so I ordered this and other books to study the topic. This was the first one I read so therefore it was my real introduction to the topic.

The book is split into two parts, the first is about Hitler's life and rise to power, and the second is about his actions with the church and his treatment of religion. If you already have read about the life of Hitler you might want to skip the first part of the book but you should certainly by this book for the second part. It is obvious that Ray did lots of research while making this book, so even though he is not a historian all the information he presents is accurate.

The second part of the book is thought provoking and interesting, and you aren't going to hear this stuff from your typical atheist who is preaching against Hitler's anti-Jesus/pro-Hitler thesis, so it is worth your money to hear what he has to say regarding Hitler's propaganda machines in the church.

Overall, this is a well researched book which is a great introduction to the topic of Hitler's Christian/anti-Christian claims.

Also, just to note, this is a companion book to the DVD ""180Movie" DVD," which is an anti-abortion video made by Comfort, so at the end of the book he unexpectedly shifts the view from Hitler's Holocaust to America's Holocaust. You might want to buy "180Movie" DVD along side this to get the full picture here.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn About Hitler What Your Teacher Wouldn't Tell You July 22, 2012

By Tobin B. Crenshaw

Format:Hardcover

I like Ray Comfort, I think he writes about very interesting subjects. He and I also share some similar views on God.

So when this book came out I was eager to read it. This book really is about Hitler. I know some people write titles to lure readers and then give a brief cover of the subject and then begin to share their agenda.

This is not one of those books. Yes, Comfort is an evangelist, but this book is really a history of Hitler.

What he talks about here though is the possible motives behind Hitler, including his fascination with the occult.

He also shares a good bit about how Hitler grew up and his youth. Some events to know, Hitler lost his father and mother when he was young.

He believed being rejected as an artist was necessary to prepare him for the harsh realities of life.

And yes, he spoke about believing in God and a destiny. He was also charged with treason and sentenced to 5 years in prison. He was also not a German citizen. And once he rose to power he made a pact his his hated enemy, Joseph Stalin. In the end he and his closest followers would commit suicide, but not before he sentenced to death millions of people, centrally Jewish people.

How did a nation allow this, especially one where the Reformation began? The complexity of answers to this question fills volumes. This one is probably the most interestingly written one to read to learn some answers. You may not agree with Comfort's faith or conclusions, but you will find his account very fascinating.