Upon its premiere, The Deputy stirred up more controversy and caused greater repercussions than any other postwar work. Based on Rolf Hochhuth's research into the Vatican activities during World War II, the play's treatment of Pope Pius XII -- the "deputy" of Christ on earth -- and the Church during the Nazi persecution of the Jews made it the object of impassioned praise and violent denunciation. It is a powerful, shocking work that casts a penetrating eye on the role that supposed moral leaders must play in times of great ...
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Upon its premiere, The Deputy stirred up more controversy and caused greater repercussions than any other postwar work. Based on Rolf Hochhuth's research into the Vatican activities during World War II, the play's treatment of Pope Pius XII -- the "deputy" of Christ on earth -- and the Church during the Nazi persecution of the Jews made it the object of impassioned praise and violent denunciation. It is a powerful, shocking work that casts a penetrating eye on the role that supposed moral leaders must play in times of great humanitarian crises.
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Add this copy of The Deputy to cart. $1.74, fair condition, Sold by Dream Books Co. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Denver, CO, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Johns Hopkins University Press.
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Fair. This copy has clearly been enjoyed-expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
Add this copy of Deputy, the to cart. $1.95, very good condition, Sold by Pilkington & Sons rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Windber, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1964 by Grove Press, Inc. NY.
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Add this copy of Deputy to cart. $2.73, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1967 by Grove Press.
Add this copy of The Deputy to cart. $2.74, very good condition, Sold by The Maryland Book Bank rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from baltimore, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Johns Hopkins University Press.
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Good. Good or better condition. Pages have scattered marks and notes, but completely legible, binding is good. Covers mostly clean, minor scuffing or stickers. Solid reading copies.
Add this copy of The Deputy to cart. $3.48, good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published by Dell Books.
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Add this copy of The Deputy to cart. $3.65, good condition, Sold by Richard's Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Boise, ID, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by Johns Hopkins University Press.
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This gives a view from the inside as to what Pope Pius IX did (or did NOT do) to aid the Jews in Rome during the Nazi occcupation.
Not for everyone, but critically important to the history buffs who want answers to the many questions still lingering about that era.
