Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by dietrich bonhoeffer. Dietrich bonhoeffer, one of the most influential christian martyrs in history, bequeathed to humanity a legacy of theological creativity and spirituality that continues to intrigue people from a variety of backgrounds. Bonhoeffers sister, sabine, along with her jewishclassified husband gerhard leibholz and their two daughters, escaped to england by way of switzerland in september 1940. Bonhoeffer executed on hitlers order 19012000 church. 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. This is a wonderfully well written biography of a key figure in 20th century christianity. 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 bonhoeffertheologian, pastor, martyris one of the most significant christian witnesses of the twentieth century. Considering that much of what bonhoeffer took for granted, theologically speaking, is alien to the american intellectual tradition that is a great. One of these was dietrich bonhoeffera pastor and author, known as much for such spiritual classics as the cost of discipleship and life together, as for his 1945 execution in a. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy is the first fully comprehensive biography of bonhoeffer in more than 40 years.
Bonhoeffer executed on hitlers order april 9, 1995 was the 50th anniversary of the execution of dietrich bonhoeffer by the nazis. Dietrich bonhoeffer theologian, pastor, martyris one of the most significant christian witnesses of the twentieth century. Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of. His courageous resistance against hitler, his imprisonment and execution dramatize the cost of discipleship.
Bonhoeffer was as open as any man could be to all the things which make life beautiful. Dietrich bonhoeffer reading room tyndale university. Dietrich bonhoeffer simple english wikipedia, the free. This word must be preserved as the most sacred possession of the community. Dietrich bonhoeffer 19061945, a german theologian, pastor, and ecumenist, studied in berlin and at union theological seminary in new york city. Dietrich bonhoeffer s most popular book is the cost of discipleship. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spya righteous gentile vs. The materials gathered and selected by his friend eberhard bethge in letters and papers from. Letters and papers from prison by dietrich bonhoeffer. The authoritative biography of bonhoeffer theologian, christian, man for his times. Bonhoeffers monastic communal life and teaching at finkenwalde seminary formed the basis of his books, the cost of discipleship and life together. Despite dietrich bonhoeffers earlier theological achievements and writings, it was his correspondence and notes from prison that electrified the postwar world six years after his death in 1945. The sixth of eight children, he shocked his older brothers when, at age 14, he announced he wanted to study theology.
Dietrich bonhoeffer biography dietrich bonhoeffer february 4, 1906 april 9, 1945 was a german religious leader and participant in the resistance movement against nazism. Bonhoeffer brevier bonhoeffer, dietrich, dudzus, otto isbn. This is not the same as loudly shrieking out propaganda. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In his early life he believed that all jews should turn into christians, but supported them anyway. Bonhoeffer is a lutheran theologian who was arrested by the gestapo during the second world war, due to his resistance to the nazi germany regime. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Those reading this book ought to first find out why dietrich bonhoeffer was actually imprisoned and what his biography was including his position in the third reich. Scripture and myth in dietrich bonhoeffer 1937 and life together 1939, are favorite books in evangelical circles. Anfang 1938 wird bonhoeffer aus berlin ausgewiesen.
Studienarbeit aus dem jahr 2008 im fachbereich theologie historische theologie, kirchengeschichte, note. Kelly, 4 books renate bethge, 4 books peter zimmerling, 4 books clifford j. These selections, with a poignant introduction by robert coles, provide a. Bonhoeffer is the story of a life framed by a passion for truth and a commitment to justice on behalf of those who face implacable evil. 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, 24 books eberhard bethge, 16 books christian gremmels, 9 books ernst feil, 6 books edwin hanton robertson, 5 books wayne w. His writings on christianitys role in the secular world have become widely influential, and his book the cost of discipleship has been described as a modern classic. Discount prices on books by dietrich bonhoeffer, including titles like the communion of saints. Bonhoeffer, a german lutheran pastor and theologian, was an exemplar of sacrificial faith. List of books and articles about dietrich bonhoeffer online. Dietrich bonhoeffer letters from prison internet archive. List of books and articles about dietrich bonhoeffer. Dietrich bonhoeffer project gutenberg selfpublishing. Includes readers guide a beautifully constructed biography.
With these words, in the cost of discipleship, dietrich bonhoeffer gave powerful voice to the millions of christians who believe personal sacrifice is an essential component of faith. He is known partly for his belief that killing adolf hitler was a moral act. He is also an extraordinary professor at stellenbosch university. Mar 01, 2014 dietrich bonhoeffer was among the most interesting, inspiring people youll ever read about. His books have been translated into more than twentyfive languages. 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. Dietrich bonhoeffer als evangelischer heiliger ethik des politischen widerstands.
Bonhoeffer letters and papers from prison dietrich bonhoeffer readers edition life together dietrich bonhoeffer readers edition barcelona, berlin, new york. Life together gathers bonhoeffers 1938 reflections on the character of christian community, based on the common life that he and his seminarians experienced at the finkenwalde. Dietrich bonhoeffer has 163 books on goodreads with 168633 ratings. The deeply moving story of the dire if ultimately triumphant course of deitrich bonhoeffer s life, presented with a new interpretive hand and opening up many new facets of bonhoeffer s experience. He died at 39, but left a legacy in his writings that now, a halfcentury later, still provides valuable insight for christians seeking to live faithfully to the gospel in a culture dominated by hostile ideologies. Dietrich bonhoeffer was among the most interesting, inspiring people youll ever read about. Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by dietrich. Aug 29, 2011 this is a wonderfully well written biography of a key figure in 20th century christianity. 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. Eric metaxas has done a masterful job of communicating the zeitgeist of early and mid20th century germany, the interrelationships between church and state amidst the growing popularity of the national socialist party and the incongruity of being a christian, and adhering to official nazi party lines. Dietrich bonhoeffer biography and list of works dietrich bonhoeffer books. He rejoiced in the love of his parents, his sisters and brothers, fiancee, his many friends. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy study guide eric metaxas this study guide consists of approximately 45 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of bonhoeffer. Some letters by german theologian dietrich bonhoeffer from his two year prison time in national socialist germany during the last part of the warm phase of world war two.
Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy paperback unabridged, august 29, 2011. Dietrich bonhoeffer theologian, pastor, martyr is one of the most significant christian witnesses of the twentieth century. The christology of dietrich bonhoeffer 5 view jesus only as a historical figure of the past whose influence somehow affects us. As adolf hitler and the nazis seduced a nation, bullied a continent, and attempted to exterminate the jews of europe, a small number of dissidents and saboteurs worked to dismantle the third reich from the inside. He played a central role in the confessing church during the nazi period and became one of the most. Alan wolfe, the new republic metaxas tells bonhoeffers story with passion and theological sophistication. The stimulus for the writing of life together was the closing of the preachers seminary at finkenwalde by the nazis. Dietrich bonhoeffer books biography and list of works. Kontakte ins ausland, besonders nach england, pragten seine arbeit.
Bonhoeffer, influenced early by the thinking of the young karl barth, urged a conformation to the form of jesus as the suffering servant in a total commitment of the self to the lives of others. 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. His writings on christianitys role in the secular world have become widely influential, and his book the cost of discipleship became a modern classic. Dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of discipleship. While bonhoeffer wrote with his own seminary community in mind, he intended life together to have a more universal impact, and spoke of a mission and responsibility of the church as a whole. Barnett served from 20042014 as one of the general editors of the dietrich bonhoeffer works, the english translation series of bonhoeffers complete works published by fortress press. This reality is not manifest in the church as distinct from the secular world. Dietrich bonhoeffers political theology conrad grebel. 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. This beautiful, fullcolor gift book features intimate theological reflections by bonhoeffer on such topics as faith, friendship, trust, and love. The fragments that were bonhoeffers life and work the primary confession of the christian before the world is the deed which interprets itself.
The deeply moving story of the dire if ultimately triumphant course of deitrich bonhoeffers life, presented with a new interpretive hand and opening up many new facets of bonhoeffers experience. His ethical thinking led him to become an outspoken leader in the breakaway confessing church in germany that. Social responsibility and modern christian commitment. 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. 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.
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