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| BIBLE FROM LE CHAMBON PASTOR WHO SAVED JEWS | ||
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The family bible shown here belonged to Andre Trocme and contains annotations he made in preparation for his sermons. Trocme was a Protestant pastor in Le Chambon-sur-Lignon, France. During the war, he called on the town's residents to help shield Jews, especially Jewish children, and others from the Germans. Together with his wife, he led the rescue operation in Le Chambon, saving thousands of refugees, including about 5,000 Jews. His handwritten inscription in French reads, in part, "Happy are those hungry and thirsty of justice; for they will be satisfied." | ||
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USHMM COLLECTION (1990.238.1)
USHMM # 90238-1 | ||
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