Shattered faith : a Holocaust legacy
1995
Pp. 1-90 describe life in the shtetl (as exemplified by Wells' hometown of Stojanów, Poland), and the celebration of Yom Kippur in the shtetl. Pp. 91-147 describe Wells' feelings on the day of Yom Kippur, both during the war and after (in 1942, 1943, 1944, 1949, "many years later", and 1994). Contends that he lost all belief in God as a result of the Holocaust, but acknowledges and describes other attitudes held by survivors. Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-166) and index. xi, 175 pages ; 23 cm
Vervaardiger
- Wells, Leon Weliczker, 1925-2009.
Collectie
- NIOD Bibliotheek
Type
- Text
Identificatienummer van NIOD Instituut voor Oorlogs-, Holocaust- en Genocidestudies
- ocm32240680
Trefwoorden
- Wells, Leon Weliczker, 1925-2009.
- Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Personal narratives.
- Holocaust survivors--Religious life.
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