How many Jews did the ten Booms rescue?
800 Jews
All in all, it is estimated that around 800 Jews were saved by Ten Boom’s efforts.
How old was Corrie ten Boom when she died?
91 years (1892–1983)
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What happened Kik 10 boom?
Betsie ten Boom died on December 16 in Ravensbrück concentration camp, at 59. Willem died on December 16, 1946, in Hilversum, at 60. His son Christiaan (“Kik”) died sometime in April 1945, at 25. Corrie ten Boom survived Ravensbrück and returned to Haarlem and the watch shop.
How did Corrie ten Boom forgive?
And even though Corrie often spoke of the need to forgive others, she knew she couldn’t forgive this man in her own strength. Corrie writes, “When He tells us to love our enemies, He gives, along with the command, the love itself.” God gave Corrie the strength to forgive and love the man when she could not.
Is Kik ten Boom Still Alive?
Deceased (1920–1945)
Kik ten Boom
Who is Kik from the hiding place?
Willem’s son, and Corrie’s nephew. Like his cousin Peter, Kik is an important member of Corrie’s operation, working as a “runner” to ferry supplies and news between different safe houses.
How did Corrie ten Boom inspire Christians?
Inspired by Betsie’s example of selfless love and forgiveness amid extreme cruelty and persecution, Corrie established a post-war home for other camp survivors trying to recover from the horrors they had escaped. She went on to travel widely as a missionary, preaching God’s forgiveness and the need for reconciliation.
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What happened to the ten Boom family?
All ten Boom family members were incarcerated, including Corrie’s 84-year-old father, who soon died in the Scheveningen prison, located near The Hague. Corrie and her sister Betsie were remanded to the notorious Ravensbrück concentration camp, near Berlin. Betsie died there on December 16, 1944.