In his book Hitler ​ — 1889 - 1936: Hubris, professor of history Ian Kershaw notes that the Witnesses became a target of persecution because they refused “to yield to the total claim of the Nazi state. ”
Ajalooprofessor Ian Kershaw märgib oma raamatus „Hitler – 1889 – 1936: Hubris ”, et Jehoova tunnistajatest said tagakiusamise ohvrid, kuna nad keeldusid„ alistumast natsiriigi totaalsetele nõuetele ”.