The Deputy - Black cat book Author:Rolf Hochhuth 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 obj... more »ect 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.« less
ISBN-13: 9780802142429 ISBN-10: 0802142427 Publication Date: 2/2/2006 Pages:112 Edition:1st Black Cat ed Rating: