Im Januar 1945 befreite die Rote Armee das Konzentrationslager Auschwitz. Über eine Million Menschen wurde dort von den Nationalsozialisten umgebracht. Das Hörspiel "Briefe aus der Hölle" basiert auf den erstmals restaurierten Texten der Mitglieder des Sonderkommandos in Auschwitz- Birkenau, die gezwungen wurden, bei dem Massenmord in den Krematorien mitzuhelfen. Dass einige von ihnen den Drang verspürten, schriftliche Zeugnisse des Grauens zu verfassen, ist von erschütternder Menschlichke...

The story of a man forgotten in Germany — but not in America.In the summer of 1709, a woman in a Württemberg village died during her fifteenth pregnancy. Her eldest son was thirteen years old. Three years later, he was living among the Mohawk.In America, Conrad Weiser is a historical figure — schools, forests, and entire regions in Pennsylvania bear his name. In Germany, he is almost unknown. Yet he was one of the key architects of colonial North A...

Die intellektuelle Kopflastigkeit, die über Jahrhunderte mit dem Begriff des französischen Philosophen René Descartes (1596 – 1650) „Cogito ergo sum“ („Ich denke, also bin ich“) verbunden war, erfordert für den Menschen der Zukunft eine neue Ausrichtung auf die Kraft und Weisheit des Herzens, die mit dem von Roland R. Ropers in die Welt gebrachten Wortes „KARDIOSOPHIE“ verbunden ist. Bereits Antoine de Saint-Exupéry beglückte uns mit seiner Erkenntnis: „Man sieht nur mit dem Herzen gut“. D...

A USA Today bestseller!"These well-chosen Lewis quotes will inspire readers and prompt them to make their own spiritual reflections." —Publishers WeeklyNovelist, poet, critic, lay theologian, and best-selling author of the 'Narnia' series, C. S. Lewis' works have become timeless classics for adults and children around the world.Here in one concise volume is the essence of his thought on subjects ranging from love and faith to ethics ...

**The ultimate companion for the Jane Austen fan filled with her penetrating insights and humor on life, love, and death.“A valuable resource for any Austen lover to use for quick reference or to read through.” —Library Journal**Jane Austen is one of the most popular female writers in history, best known for her stories of love, loss, and hope, which are cleverly intertwined with her witty insights into the traits and expectations of English Georgian society.

Pope Francis appears to be changing the face of Roman Catholicism. He has infused what some consider a staid institution with openness and optimism. He has faced off against established power interests within the Vatican. He has reformed the Church's finances. And, most importantly, he has asked that Catholics approach one another and non-Catholics with candor, humility, and love. He has made the papacy and the Church relevant once again.A pope of the people, Pope Francis' teaching...

Pope Francis is a pope of the people, and his teachings have been praised and shared by the faithful and nonreligious alike. Exploring themes universal to all people, Pope Francis’ Little Book of Compassion offers inspiration and hope from one of the world’s great spiritual leaders. In it, the Holy Father explores how living a life of compassion can be practiced in five areas of life: prayer, mercy, forgiveness, solidarity, and charity.Pope Francis appears to be changing t...