History, background, and early work dietrich bonhoeffer was born, along with his twin sister, on february 6, 1906. Translated by eric mosbacher, peter and betty ross, frank clarke, and william glendoepel under the original editorship of edwin robertson. His writings on christianitys role in the secular world have become widely influential, and his book the cost of discipleship became a modern classic. Barnett, and insightful introductions by geffrey b. His writing has appeared in the wall street journal, the new york times, and the new yorker, and metaxas has appeared as a cultural commentator on cnn, fox news, and msnbc. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. His explanations of bonhoeffers theology are clear and understandable. His writings challenge us to address the presence of god in the world and history. Jan 02, 2020 dietrich bonhoeffer was a symbol of hope to many christians during the war, and his classic book, the cost of discipleship 1937, is still widely read by christians. It is centered on an exposition of the sermon on the mount, in which bonhoeffer spells out what he believes it means to follow christ. A year with dietrich bonhoeffer dietrich bonhoeffer.
In his early life he believed that all jews should turn into christians, but supported them anyway. By judging others we blind ourselves to our own evil and to the grace which others are just as entitled to as we are. Written by bestselling ny times author eric metaxes, he presents both sides of bonhoeffers life, as theologian and as conspirator drawing them together to tell a searing story of incredible moral courage in the face of. These selections, with a poignant introduction by robert coles, provide a.
Using the acclaimed dietrich bonhoeffer works english translation and adapted to a more accessible format, these new editions of discipleship, ethics, letters and papers from prison, and life together feature the latest translations of bonhoeffers works, supplemental material from victoria j. He is known partly for his belief that killing adolf hitler was a moral act. Bonhoeffer was as open as any man could be to all the things which make life beautiful. Dietrich bonhoeffer s most popular book is the cost of discipleship. Thomas nelson, 2010 by richard weikart, california state university, stanislaus. A definitive bonhoeffer biography for the 21st century. Life among the flossenberg martyrs was a remarkable young lutheran pastor named dietrich bonhoeffer, who had joined the underground convinced that it was his duty as a christian to work for hitlers defeat.
Aug 29, 2011 a definitive bonhoeffer biography for the 21st century. Dissect any christian and you will find inconsistencies and errors in theology. The family had eight children and lived in breslau, germany. Not only was he a theologian, a poet, a secretservice double agent, a musician, and one of the most famous martyrs of the twentieth centuryhe also played a role in the famous july 20 plot to assassinate adolf hitler. Yesterday, i lost a friend who i wont meet until eternity. This beautiful, fullcolor gift book features intimate theological reflections by bonhoeffer on such topics as faith, friendship, trust, and love. Dietrich bonhoeffer was a symbol of hope to many christians during the war, and his classic book, the cost of discipleship 1937, is still widely read by christians. Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by dietrich bonhoeffer. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy paperback aug 29 2011. As a teacher, dietrich bonhoeffer balanced a mix of theological rigor and compassion for his fellow man, especially the oppressed. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Metaxas everything you always wanted to know about god. Discount prices on books by dietrich bonhoeffer, including titles like the communion of saints.
Exploring bonhoeffers writings christian history magazine. His explanations of bonhoeffer s theology are clear and understandable. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spya righteous gentile vs. His courageous resistance against hitler, his imprisonment and execution dramatize the cost of discipleship. Jul 03, 2014 a new biography is raising questions about the life and relationships of dietrich bonhoeffer, an antinazi dissident whose theological writings remain widely influential among christians. Dietrich bonhoeffer, one of the most influential christian martyrs in history, bequeathed to humanity a legacy of theological creativity and spirituality that continues to inspire people from a variety of backgrounds. His involvement in a plot to overthrow adolf hitler led to his imprisonment and. His involvement in a plot to overthrow adolf hitler led to his imprisonment and execution. Check out pictures, bibliography, and biography of dietrich. It mandated the removal of all jews, even baptized jews, from civil service. Books by dietrich bonhoeffer meet your next favorite book. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy is the first fully comprehensive biography of bonhoeffer in more than 40 years.
Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by dietrich. This easytoread biography details both bonhoeffer s life and his powerful theology of cheap versus costly grace. A welcome new biography of one of the 20th centurys leading lights. For fascination, influence, inspiration, and controversy, dietrich bonhoeffers letters and papers from prison is unmatched by any other book of christian reflection written in the twentieth century. Mar 01, 2014 dietrich bonhoeffer was among the most interesting, inspiring people youll ever read about. Buy a cheap copy of wondrously sheltered bonhoeffer gift. In fact, one of the aims of this ambitious book, completed at age 21, is to articulate a christian social philosophy. Dietrich bonhoeffer reading room tyndale university. This year brings the 65th anniversary of the nazi hanging of dietrich bonhoeffer for his attempt to overthrow adolf hitler, and that.
His books have been translated into more than twentyfive languages. Aug 10, 2014 bonhoeffers initial protest centered on the socalled aryan paragraph, passed by the reichstag on april 7, 1933. Eric metaxass bonhoeffer biography has won many accolades from evangelicals, not only because metaxas is an excellent writer, but also. He rejoiced in the love of his parents, his sisters and brothers, fiancee, his many friends. A year with dietrich bonhoeffer showcases his writings, letters, and sermons in a daily devotional format, encouraging and deepening readers reflections and meditations. Metaxas presents bonhoeffer as a clearheaded, deeply convicted christian who submitted to no one and nothing except god and his word. See all 25 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Aug 21, 2009 yesterday, i finished reading bonhoeffer. Times literary supplement london a very moving book, lived as well as written. Over against this, bonhoeffer insists that only the risen one makes possible the presence of the living person and thus provides the necessary condition for christology 45. Since german churches relied on support from the state, most complied by dismissing their pastors and any employees of jewish decent. Bonhoeffer, whatever his flaws, lived his convictions to the end. Bonhoeffers initial protest centered on the socalled aryan paragraph, passed by the reichstag on april 7, 1933. Dietrich bonhoeffer theologian, pastor, martyr is one of the most significant christian witnesses of the twentieth century. It quickly moves along into dietrichs youth and early adulthood. Thomas nelson, 2010by richard weikart, california state university, stanislauseric metaxass bonhoeffer biography has won many accolades from evangelicals, not only because metaxas is an excellent writer, but also. In fact if the author can be faulted for one thing it is his lack of information about bonhoeffer s courtship and engagement.
Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of. Leibholz 11 introduction 37 i grace and discipleship 43 1 costly grace 45 2 the call to discipleship 61 3 singleminded obedience 87 4 discipleship and the cross 95 5 discipleship and the individual 105 ii the sermon on the mount 115 matthew 5. In fact if the author can be faulted for one thing it is his lack of information about bonhoeffers courtship and engagement. This book brings us alongside bonhoeffer as one watching his life, eavesdropping on his discussions and seeing him wrestle with big questions. The original german title is simply nachfolge literally.
A new biography is raising questions about the life and relationships of dietrich bonhoeffer, an antinazi dissident whose theological writings remain widely influential among christians. He played a central role in the confessing church during the nazi period and became one of the most. Born in breslau, germany, the sixth in a line of eight children, he was reared in. Archbishop charles chaput, first things a definitive bonhoeffer biography for the 21st century. Dietrich bonhoeffer project gutenberg selfpublishing. His writing has appeared in the wall street journal, the new york times, and the new yorker, and metaxas has appeared as a cultural commentator on cnn, fox news. Dietrich bonhoeffer was among the most interesting, inspiring people youll ever read about. Dietrich bonhoeffer bawnhuhfur is one of the most influential protestant theologians of the twentieth century.
Dietrich bonhoeffer has 176 books on goodreads with 168108 ratings. With a foreword by jim wallis, author of gods politics, a year with dietrich bonhoeffer will take readers on a 365day journey of understanding with this deeply spiritual man. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy paperback unabridged, august 29, 2011. In many ways, metaxas tells bonhoeffers story with such passion and urgency that one could easily mistake the book as a novel. On every other point though, the author did a wonderful job. As a teacher, dietrich bonhoeffer balanced a mix of theological rigor and compassion for. Apr 05, 2020 dietrich bonhoeffer, born february 4, 1906, breslau, germany now wroclaw, polanddied april 9, 1945, flossenburg, germany, german protestant theologian important for his support of ecumenism and his view of christianity s role in a secular world. The cost of discipleship is a book by the german theologian dietrich bonhoeffer, considered a classic of christian thought. A lutheran pastor and theologian, bonhoeffer spent two years in nazi prisons before being executed at age thirtynine, just a month before the german surrender, for his role in the plot to kill.
He loved the mountains, the flowers, animalsthe greatest and simplest. World magazine names bonhoeffer runnerup for its annual book of the year award our runnerup for book of the year is bonhoeffer. Dietrich bonhoeffer german 4 february 1906 9 april 1945 was a german lutheran pastor, theologian, antinazi dissident, and key founding member of the confessing church. We must learn to regard people less in the light of what they do or omit to do, and more in the light of what they suffer.
To bonhoeffer, the church is simultaneously 1 a reality of revelation, established in christ, and 2 a human, social community amenable to sociological analysis. Dietrich bonhoeffer simple english wikipedia, the free. Bonhoeffer s most widely read book begins, cheap grace is the mortal enemy of our church. The book begins by sharing about bonhoeffer s family and his early years. That was a sharp warning to his own church, which was engaged in bitter conflict with the official nazified state church. It is centered on an exposition of the sermon on the mount, in which bonhoeffer spells out what he believes it means to follow. This page is designed to help make writings on and by dietrich bonhoeffer available to those without easy access to a theological library. Dietrich bonhoeffer 19061945, a german theologian, pastor, and ecumenist, studied in berlin and at union theological seminary in new york city. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy april 2010, thomas nelson, by eric metaxas. Although the author died before completing his work, this book is recognized as a major contribution to christian ethics. Bonhoeffers discipleship account of the two functions of christian theology as outlined by charry.
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