Richard Wurmbrand
Richard Wurmbrand was a Romanian Christian minister and author who is best known for his writings on the experiences of Christians in Romania during the communist regime. He was born on March 24, 1909, in Bucharest, Romania and grew up in a Jewish family. He was raised in a secular environment, but eventually became a Christian through a series of spiritual experiences.
Wurmbrand became a Lutheran pastor in Romania and was active in his work until the communist takeover of Romania in 1948. Under the communist regime, he was arrested and imprisoned for his faith, spending a total of 14 years in prison and labor camps. During his time in prison, Wurmbrand suffered torture and abuse, but he refused to renounce his faith.
After his release, Wurmbrand and his wife, Sabina, emigrated to the West, where he became a voice for persecuted Christians around the world. He wrote several books about his experiences in Romania, including the best-selling "Tortured for Christ," which was translated into many languages and helped to raise awareness about the plight of Christians in communist countries.
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