Against the Wall: Johann Huber and the First Mormons in Austria

by Roger P. Minert

Against the Wall is the fascinating and inspiring story of Johann Huber, one of Austria's earliest LDS converts. Huber had already been a controversial political figure in the farming community of Rottenbach, Austria, but he went from the frying pan into the fire when he informed his neighbors of his LDS baptism in Munich, Germany, in 1900. For the next decate, he weathered relentless persecution from Catholic clerics, neighbors, the local public school, courts, and government officials. Despite attacks from determined opponents, Huber was extraordinarily loyal to his adoptive faith and played a leading role in the foundation and expansion of the LDS Church in Austria. His descendants number more than 430 and live in many lands.

250 pages, Hardcover

Published June 30, 2015

Reviews

[Kacey Blackner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved learning about my Oma’s heritage in Austria 🫶🏼 Johann’s resilience and faith is such an example

[Sunnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This a pretty interesting book, non-fiction, about Johann Huber who becomes converted to the Mormon church during the church's early days in Austria and the trials and controversy he experienced trying to live his religion in a Catholic country. He experienced a lot of persecution and yet he was very true to his faith.

I thought this was a very interesting book with lots of insights in a place and time when tolerance in people following a different road was almost not allowed. Very good book with lots of research clearly visable to the reader.

[ciera · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting to learn more about the history of the early Saints outside of the Mormon Corridor, or Scandinavia and Great Britain where the church was more popular.