Franz JägerstätterAn inspiring testament of faith and courage from a modern martyr of conscience. "My dear loved ones, the hour draws ever nearer when I shall give my soul back to God" Franz Jgersttter, an Austrian farmer, devoted husband and father, and devout Catholic, was executed in 1943 for refusing to serve in the Nazi army. Before taking this stand Jgersttter had consulted both his pastor and his local bishop, who instructed him to do his duty and to obey the

Professor of World Christianity Emmanuel School of Religion

Denis Edwards taught theology at the Flinders University School of Theology in Adelaide

a sage once said

Introductory material precedes each of the twenty-two divisions and each selection to give readers a historical perspective

The authors believe that the religions should lead the way to help humanity learn from each other

Professor of Social Anthropology and Middle Eastern Studies

"The reasons why so many people are being killed are quite complicated

and Witnesses for Our Time (The Crossroad Publishing Company)

is associate professor of mission History and globalization at Fuller Theological Seminary's School of Intercultural Studies in Pasadena

He has been professor since the age of 18 and has taught at numerous universities and college both in the United States and abroad

whether Catholic or Protestant

As a recognized scholar and participant in interfaith dialogue