I had never heard of bonhoeffer until this book came out. 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. 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. 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. His writing has appeared in the wall street journal, the new york times, and the new yorker, and metaxas has appeared as a. Direct trade creates mutually beneficial and respectful relationships with the. Aug 29, 2011 this is a wonderfully well written biography of a key figure in 20th century christianity.
We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by dietrich. Bonhoeffers discipleship account of the two functions of christian theology as outlined by charry. A discussion of christian fellowship by dietrich bonhoeffer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A readers guide to bonhoeffer biographies lutheran forum.
Dietrich bonhoeffer reading room tyndale university. 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. Rather, bonhoeffer focuses on being a disciple of jesusmore i did not take the book to have a missional or evangelistic message in a direct sense. His writings on christianitys role in the secular world have become widely influential, and his book the cost of discipleship became a modern classic. Direct trade creates mutually beneficial and respectful relationships with the farmers who harvest our coffee beans. Mar 01, 2014 even at the precipice of certain death, bonhoeffers faith never wavered.
Bonhoeffer was as open as any man could be to all the things which make life beautiful. In order to navigate out of this carousel, please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Life together is bread for all who are hungry for the real life of christian fellowship. Chapter 3 addresses the importance of individual time alone with god. Phrases like cheap grace, costly grace, and religionless christianity are common coin, because they come from dietrich bonhoeffers two bestknown books, the cost of discipleship and letters and. Exploring bonhoeffers writings phrases like cheap grace, costly grace, and religionless christianity are common coin, because they come from dietrich bonhoeffers two bestknown books, the cost of discipleship and letters and papers from prison.
In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your. List of books and articles about dietrich bonhoeffer. Dietrich bonhoeffer, first edition abebooks passion for books. Bonhoeffer for armchair theologians, which offers dozens of illustrations and insights into bonhoeffer s background and legacy. In april 1933, during the early months of nazi rule in germany, the aryan paragraph, as it came to be called, went into effect. Great encouragement on the importance of meditating on the word, as well as instructions and methods for doing it. 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. His books have been translated into more than twentyfive languages. Along with his other siblings, dietrich had a twin sister, sabine bonhoeffer leibholz. Dietrich bonhoeffer 19061945, a german theologian, pastor, and ecumenist, studied in berlin and at union theological seminary in new york city.
The crown jewel of bonhoeffer s body of work, ethics is the culmination of his theological and personal odyssey. Man of vision, man of courage, by eberhard bethge new york. 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. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy paperback unabridged, august 29, 2011. Schlingensiepen sticks largely to the undisputed facts of bonhoeffer s life, and his reading of the theological texts, though often briefer than one might like, is hermeneutically conservative in admirable ways. History, background, and early work dietrich bonhoeffer was born, along with his twin sister, on february 6, 1906. Dietrich bonhoeffer biography dietrich bonhoeffer february 4, 1906 april 9, 1945 was a german religious leader and participant in the resistance movement. Dietrich bonhoeffer books biography and list of works.
Dietrich bonhoeffer 19061945 grew up in an academic german family. About the author dietrich bonhoeffer 19061945 was a renowned and beloved christian minister, seminary professor, and theologian who was imprisoned and later executed by the nazis for his resistance to hitler. Letters and papers from prison by dietrich bonhoeffer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. But bonhoeffer returned, and joining the socalled confessing church of those who resisted germanizing the church, he conducted an illegal seminary in finkenwalde. Featured software all software latest this just in old school emulation msdos games historical software classic pc games software library. In order to utilize all of the features of this web site, javascript must be enabled in your browser. Discount prices on books by dietrich bonhoeffer, including titles like the communion of saints. Even at the precipice of certain death, bonhoeffer s faith never wavered.
Bonhoeffer for armchair theologians, which offers dozens of illustrations and insights into bonhoeffers background and legacy. Dietrich bonhoeffer books biography and list of works author of. Eric metaxas has written a rich, detailed, and beautiful account of the great pastor and theologian who gave us the cost of discipleship and sacrificed his life for opposing hitler. A brief biographical summary covering bonhoeffer s family, education, pastoral service, teaching appointments, ecumenical service, the evangelical opposition to hitler, activities in the german resistance to hitler, and his imprisonment and eventual execution. Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of discipleship. Learn more about bonhoeffers extraordinary life and theology with marchs free book of the month.
Greg thornbury, phd, dean of the school of christian studies at union university. Scripture and myth in dietrich bonhoeffer 1937 and life together 1939, are favorite books in evangelical circles. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. This book is used by many bonhoeffer scholars as a safe choice. Dietrich bonhoeffer has 176 books on goodreads with 167790 ratings. A decade ago, christianity today published a list of the ten best religious books of the 20th century. Metaxas presents bonhoeffer as a clearheaded, deeply convicted christian who submitted to no one and nothing except god and his word. Although the author died before completing his work, this book is recognized as a major contribution to christian ethics. Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by dietrich bonhoeffer.
This is not a book for the faint of heart or for someone who just wants a little information about dietrich bonhoeffer. The essential writings of dietrich bonhoeffer edited by geffrey kelly and f. When i teach bonhoeffer seminars at my seminary, i enjoy shocking the students early on by expressing what can only come across as a contrarians opinion. 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. This page is designed to help make writings on and by dietrich bonhoeffer available to those without easy access to a theological library. Bonhoeffer, a lutheran pastor and theologian, took part in the plots being planned by members of the abwehr military intelligence office to assassinate hitler. This beautiful, fullcolor gift book features intimate theological reflections by bonhoeffer on such topics as faith, friendship, trust, and love. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy paperback aug 29 2011. See all 25 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. What can the call to discipleship, the adherence to the word of jesus, mean today to the businessman, the soldier, the laborer, or the. 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. The cost of discipleship, first published in german in 1937, was bonhoeffer s answer to the questions, what did jesus mean to say to us. His father was a professor of psychiatry in berlin, and bonhoeffer was trained in the best theological universities in germany. His insights are great, his mind so sharp and his faith was not just intellectual.
Christ the center by bonhoeffer, dietrich and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Exploring bonhoeffers writings christian history magazine. He rejoiced in the love of his parents, his sisters and brothers, fiancee, his many friends. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy is the first fully comprehensive biography of bonhoeffer in more than 40 years. Bonhoeffer was born on 4 february 1906 in breslau now wroclaw, poland, into a large family.
His explanations of bonhoeffer s theology are clear and understandable. Dietrich bonhoeffer has 163 books on goodreads with 167554 ratings. Dietrich bonhoeffers cost of discipleship came in second, behind only c. The stimulus for the writing of life together was the closing of the preachers seminary at finkenwalde by the nazis. Chapter 2 is a series of prescriptions on the activities a christian fellowship should do in order to grow as a community. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
A brief biographical summary covering bonhoeffers family, education, pastoral service, teaching appointments, ecumenical service, the evangelical opposition to hitler, activities in the german resistance to hitler, and his imprisonment and eventual execution. You know, bonhoeffers participation in the plot to kill hitler was probably the least interesting thing about his life. Phrases like cheap grace, costly grace, and religionless christianity are common coin, because they come from dietrich bonhoeffer s two bestknown books, the cost of. A masterpiece that reads like a great novel and weaves together in one opus an understanding of bonhoeffer s theology, the complex and tragic history of 20th century germany, and the human struggle of. Life together gathers bonhoeffer s 1938 reflections on the character of christian community, based on the common life that he and his seminarians experienced at the. New foreword by eric metaxas dietrich bonhoeffer, one of the most important theologians of the twentieth century, illuminates the relationship between ourselves and the teachings of jesus in this classic book on living as a christian. Meditating on the word by bonhoeffer was inspiring. Learn more about bonhoeffer s extraordinary life and theology with marchs free book of the month. A new law banned anyone of jewish descent from government employment. Dietrich bonhoeffer theologian, pastor, martyris one of the most significant christian witnesses of the twentieth century. Dietrich bonhoeffer 1906 1945 dietrich bonhoeffer february 4, 1906 april 9, 1945 was a german religious leader and participant in the resistance movement against nazism. The original german title is simply nachfolge literally. Buy a cheap copy of wondrously sheltered bonhoeffer gift. It took me a while to get around the kindle version i picked up on a special price and read the book.
We purchase our coffee through a sourcer that has direct relations with the farmers. See all books authored by dietrich bonhoeffer, including nachfolge, and gemeinsames leben, and more on. He loved the mountains, the flowers, animalsthe greatest and simplest. For fascination, influence, inspiration, and controversy,dietrich bonhoeffer s letters and papers from prisonis unmatched by any other book of christian reflection written in the twentieth century. On every other point though, the author did a wonderful job.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Dietrich bonhoeffers most popular book is the cost of discipleship. Translated by eric mosbacher, peter and betty ross, frank clarke, and william glendoepel under the original editorship of edwin robertson. Lewis mere christianity a measure of bonhoeffers standing among contemporary christians, and evangelicals in particular.
Rather, bonhoeffer focuses on being a disciple of jesus christ. The cost of discipleship is a book by the german theologian dietrich bonhoeffer, considered a classic of christian thought. Dietrich bonhoeffer project gutenberg selfpublishing. Discover librarianselected research resources on dietrich bonhoeffer from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. 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. Order in the next 29 hours 42 minutes and get it by friday, february 21. Dietrich bonhoeffers letters and papers from prison. Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of. In fact if the author can be faulted for one thing it is his lack of information about bonhoeffer s courtship and engagement. Eberhard bethge was dietrich bonhoeffer s dearest friend.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Dietrich bonhoeffer s most popular book is the cost of discipleship. Follow dietrich bonhoeffer and explore their bibliography from s dietrich bonhoeffer author page. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. As a recent graduate, he served as a pastor to expatriot congregations in barcelona and later in london. His writing has appeared in the wall street journal, the new york times, and the new yorker. The family had eight children and lived in breslau, germany. Christianity today metaxas has written a book that adds a new dimension to world war ii, a new understanding of how evil can seize the soul of a nation and a man of faith can confront it.
Metaxas bonhoeffer is a monumental achievement and a deeply important work. Eric metaxas bonhoeffer is the biography for this generation. He played a central role in the confessing church during the nazi period and became one of the most. Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by author dietrich. Dietrich bonhoeffer modern spirituality series dietrich bonhoeffer on amazon. Bonhoeffer s answers are rooted in lutheran grace and derived from christian scripture almost a third of the book consists of an extended meditation on the sermon on the mount. Dietrich bonhoeffer works series is the definitive english translation of the german editions of dietrich bonhoeffer werkea comprehensive and thoroughly. The english language edition of bonhoeffers works contains, in many cases, more material than the german works series because of the. Based on careful reconstruction of the manuscripts, freshly and expertly translated and annotated, this new critical edition features an insightful introduction by clifford green and an afterword from the german editions editors.