Several events occur in chapter 13 that appear to be unexplainable (the guard does not take away the sweater, vitamins, or the Bible, the change in attitude of the women in Barracks 28; the bottomless vitamin bottle). How does Corrie account for these thi

At Ravensbruck, the sisters experience positive things, like being together in the mornings and evenings. Corrie understands getting the Bible past inspection as God’s provision. In addition, the fleas symbolize the benefit of looking for good during dismal situations. Moreover, the tiny insects reveal how the National-Socialist philosophy of worth and value fails to view the world. Finally, Betsie’s introduction of courtesy and kindness into the barracks emphasizes the metaphor of light illuminating darkness. Especially in Ravensbruck, much of Corrie and Betsie’s behavior serves to emphasize how Nazi philosophy provides a warped perspective of the world.

In Chapter 13 of Corrie Ten Boom's The Sanctuary, several unexplained events occur. However, Corrie Ten Boom attributes these events to her belief in God's protection and provision.

As for the fact that the guard didn't take the sweater, vitamins, or Bible, Corrie believes it's because of divine intervention. She wrote, "God has erected a wall of mercy around us, like the invisible wall around Elisha" (p. 152).

Corrie attributes the changing attitudes of the women at Barracks 28 to the power of prayer and the love of God that exists between them. She says, "It was as if a supernatural love flowed between us and enveloped us all" (p. 154).

As for the bottomless bottle of vitamins, Corrie admits it's a mystery. she wrote: “I can't explain it.

It remains one of the little wonders of my stay in Scheveningen” (p. 154).

From a secular point of view these events can be explained in different ways. Changes in women's attitudes in Barracks 28 could be attributed to a variety of factors, such as the passage of time, shared experiences, or changes in social dynamics.

Bottomless vitamin bottles may be due to miscalculations, manufacturing errors, or other reasons.

In general, the events of Chapter 13 "The Vault" can be interpreted in different ways depending on the point of view. Corrie Ten Boom attributes them to God's protection and provision, but secular explanations are also plausible.