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Mission at Nuremberg: An American Army Chaplain and the Trial of the Nazis Paperback – March 3, 2015

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  • Paperback: 416 pages
  • Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; Reprint edition (March 3, 2015)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 006199720X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061997204
  • Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 0.9 x 8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (157 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsPowerful Account of a Man Determined to Share Good News with Horribly Bad People
By Paul T. McCain on April 1, 2014
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I must admit I was skeptical as I began to read this book. I did not expect to find what I did. This book powerfully captures the ministry of Pastor Gerecke and, for me, most importantly, repeatedly gets the good news about Jesus Christ precisely correctly. Along the way, the book does a very fine job presenting each of the "cast of characters" in an objective light, showing the faults and failings of each of the Nazi war criminals. At no point are any of the Nazis presented sympathetically, in fact, the horrendous moral failings of each man are presented and analyzed very thoughtfully.

What many readers may not understand is precisely how and why an American pastor could deal kindly with these men. It is the very scandal of the Gospel itself that will confound and perhaps even anger the reader as they read Townsend's well researched and well written account of precisely what Pastor Gerecke kept telling these men. The "good news" is precisely good news because all humanity deserves only "bad news" and there can be no more greater proof of this than the horrors of WWII.

I appreciated how Gerecke presents the full life history of Gerecke and his passion for the poor and hopeless in the Saint Louis area.

I also appreciated the insights into the whole process of the Nuremberg trials and all the fascinating details of what went on behind the scenes in the cells and little chapel.

This is a MUST READ for anyone who wants to know the real story of the men on trial at Nuremberg and how they were dealt with justly, fairly and compassionately, and how a St. Louis, Missouri pastor took his place on a world stage and was determined "to know nothing but Christ and Him crucified" ... yes, even for these great and public sinful men, for all men in fact.
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5.0 out of 5 starsLoved it!
By Jan Moore on March 27, 2014
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I was only 6 when my grandfather died and Tim has succeeded in bringing him back to me and the rest of my family. Tim spent 6 years researching this book and many hours with my dad to get the personal side, I learned many things about grandpa's early life but it also showed me his compassion and strength. Contrary to what Mystery Reviewer thinks he was not manipulated by the Nazis, if he had been he would have given Goring communion as Hermann Goring asked "just in case"; but lead by God.

I've read many of the books written about the trials trying to catch a glimpse of grandpa and to me this book has been the most readable, Tim gives many facts about the trial but does so in a way that pulls the reader on, it is most certainly not "dry". He portrays both pastor and priest as human and compassionate, caring for their congregation in the way that Christ called them. It was not their job to judge the Nazis but to try to lead them back to God. Providing care for their families followed with that.

What the Nazis did was unspeakable and only God knows what was in their hearts as they were lead to the gallows but you must remember that Christ forgave his executioners from the cross. If pastor and priest brought even one of these men back to
God they did their job well, but ultimately it is up to God to forgive.
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5.0 out of 5 starsDo We Forgive All Sin, or Just the Nice Ones?
By Ingrid R. Briles on April 7, 2014
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Recommended by a friend who is a Chaplain. I recommend this book highly. As Christians, we know that God sent His son to die on the cross and that if we repent and believe, our sins are forgiven. Sounds nice, but just which sins?

Do we forgive those why hurt our feelings and those who lie to us? Do we believe that we can be forgiven if we have lied or harmed others or hurt them? Really? But what about a parent who abuses a baby to the point of death? Did Jesus die for them? What about a serial killer? Did Jesus die for them? What about a pedophiles? Did Jesus die for them?

Chaplain Gerecke reached deep into his own soul to find answers about God's forgiveness and grace. To understand these men, he traveled to Dachau and touched the walls of the camp crematorium. He struggled with how to offer comfort, how to preach to men who were the epitome of evil itself. How do you offer evil the hope of salvation; of God's grace?

First, you have to know what you really believe in your own heart. If you believe that 'all have sinned and come short of the glory of God', then you must believe it about these men too.

This is a fascinating look at what it takes to truly know and convey the heart of God. It is not an easy look at our souls, but in the end, a comforting and human look into our own hearts and beliefs.

Excellent book.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book
By Randal Kenworthy on March 11, 2014
Format: Hardcover
Started reading this on a flight home and couldn't wait to get home to finish. Very well researched and great writing. Highly recommended for interesting and new take on the Nuremberg trials.
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5.0 out of 5 starsHistorically and spiritually compelling
By JF on March 21, 2014
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A well-researched, well-written book. Mr. Townsend's language is expressive yet clean, staying out of the way of this incredible story. This was an excellent book whether you view it as a WWII historian/Holocaust scholar, armchair theologian, or as someone who simply appreciates an incredibly riveting story that deals with the interconnections of morality and faith at their most essential levels. A tremendous read.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat Read

Great read. Totally different take than most books on the subject.

Published 1 month ago by Howard E Schaeffer
5.0 out of 5 starsWell written, engaging, and respectful to the Gospel Gereke preached

This is an inspiring and enlightening book, giving insight into the realities of the Nazi war criminals' spiritual needs, and testimony of God's love in Jesus Christ for all... Read more

Published 3 months ago by David L. Bahn
4.0 out of 5 starsInteresting insight

It was interesting and heartwarming,but also a bit disturbing to see into the hearts and minds of the men behind the atrocities of WWII. Read more

Published 3 months ago by Juli Spata
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*****+++++Much can be said about this historical non-fiction by Tim Townsend. This book really magnifies the devoted contemporary clergy dedication even when called upon to be the... Read more

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Great read

Published 4 months ago by Dave
5.0 out of 5 starsIt was hard to read at times, but I ...

It was hard to read at times, but I was shaken with my own Christian faith, wondering if I could ever help someone so very evil.

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