Near the Danube Bridge

“Near the Danube Bridge,” an inspiring account by Catherine Allen-Walters and Elizabeth Hartig Luntulo, recounts the life of Kalman Hartig, a Seventh-day Adventist who bravely endured severe persecution during communist Yugoslavia. From an Adventist perspective, the book powerfully illustrates the strength of faith and unwavering moral conviction. Hartig’s steadfast refusal to compromise his beliefs, such as observing the Sabbath and being a conscientious objector, exemplifies the core Adventist values of integrity and unwavering dedication to God.

Hartig’s faith, deeply intertwined with his personal and family life, serves as a testament to the enduring power of religious convictions in the face of adversity. Through this book, Allen-Walters not only presents a historical narrative but also emphasizes the enduring relevance of Adventist beliefs, making it an engaging read for those who value faith-based resilience and the triumph of the human spirit over oppression.

Laffit Cortes, Pastor of the Escondido Seventh-Day Adventist Church

This well-written and captivating book is a reminder of the necessity of commitment to one’s faith, family, and values in the presence of bigotry, discrimination, and persecution. You will be captured by a story that reveals the power, endurance, and triumph of faith when it is confronted by evil, hatred, and the pain of persecution. But this book also reveals family members struggling in their relationship with God and with each other. And in the process, you may find yourself challenged regarding the depth of your own faith.

Gary Taber, Retired Pastor and Author of Surprised by the Lord’s Prayer