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“The consciousness of being borne up by a spiritual tradition that goes back for centuries gives one a feeling of confidence and security in the face of all passing strains and stresses.”

Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Book:Letters Papers from Prison

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Letters Papers from Prison

This compilation includes letters, essays, and other documents penned by an individual while incarcerated, offering insights into their thoughts, experiences, and reflections on their situation. more

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer

German pastor, theologian, philosopher, and member of the resistance against the Nazis. Born on February 4, 1906, in Germany, he was executed on April 9, 1945 in a concentration camp. more

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