Hood february 7, 2011 eric metaxas is one of the better writers in. See all 25 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. His writings challenge us to address the presence of god in the world and history. He was also a participant in the german resistance movement against nazism, a founding member of the confessing church. Dietrich bonhoeffer was a german lutheran pastor and theologian. In fact if the author can be faulted for one thing it is his lack of information about bonhoeffers courtship and engagement. For bonhoeffer, all christian doctrines have a social intention as. 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.
Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of. Buy a cheap copy of wondrously sheltered bonhoeffer gift. Dietrich bonhoeffer theologian, pastor, martyr is one of the most significant christian witnesses of the twentieth century. The book begins by sharing about bonhoeffer s family and his early years. Written in a simple and straightforward style, psalms is bonhoeffers attempt to place this rich prayer resource on the table of the twentieth. Dietrich bonhoeffer s most popular book is the cost of discipleship. 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. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy paperback aug 29 2011. We also suggest books that may help you appreciate or understand bonhoeffer better, or, examine him from different perspectives. Bonhoeffers discipleship account of the two functions of christian theology as outlined by charry. His involvement in a plot to overthrow adolf hitler led to his imprisonment and execution. The family had eight children and lived in breslau, germany.
Redeeming bonhoeffer the book the problem with eric metaxass portrayal of the german hero as an evangelical. Since german churches relied on support from the state, most complied by dismissing their pastors and any employees of jewish decent. Discount prices on books by dietrich bonhoeffer, including titles like the communion of saints. His involvement in plans by members of the abwehr the german military intelligence office to assassinate adolf hitler resulted in his arrest in april 1943 and.
I wish there was a little more about his theological convictions but just to hear how he stood up to hitler and the third reich government church was facsinating. Dietrich bonhoeffer bawnhuhfur is one of the most influential protestant theologians of the twentieth century. Dietrich bonhoeffer was only thirtynine years old when he was executed in a nazi concentration camp in 1945 for his involvement in the plot to assassinate hitler. These selections, with a poignant introduction by robert coles, provide a.
In many ways, metaxas tells bonhoeffers story with such passion and urgency that one could easily mistake the book as a novel. Dietrich bonhoeffer has 176 books on goodreads with 168470 ratings. Eric metaxass bonhoeffer biography has won many accolades from evangelicals, not only because metaxas is an excellent writer, but also. Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by dietrich. The christology of dietrich bonhoeffer 5 view jesus only as a historical figure of the past whose influence somehow affects us. What i argue in the book is that bonhoeffer builds on the same foundations as have the nonpolitical evangelicals who have so shaped my faith over the last halfcentury. 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. Bonhoeffer, a german lutheran pastor and theologian, was an exemplar of sacrificial faith. A year with dietrich bonhoeffer dietrich bonhoeffer. Intervarsity christian fellowship and fuller seminary, john stott and eugene peterson, among others. Dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of discipleship. Dissect any christian and you will find inconsistencies and errors in theology. 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. Scripture and myth in dietrich bonhoeffer 1937 and life together 1939, are favorite books in evangelical circles.
Genealogy profile for walter felix bonhoeffer walter felix bonhoeffer 1899 1918 genealogy genealogy for walter felix bonhoeffer 1899 1918 family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. This book brings us alongside bonhoeffer as one watching his life, eavesdropping on his discussions and seeing him wrestle with big questions. The book did not go into much detail on bonhoeffer s theological convictions but more about his overarching defense of the gospel of jesus christ. Written for readers age 10 and up enjoyed by adults. Bonhoeffer goes to the psalms with a perspective that offers important insights. But the book provides a great and very readable account of his life and story. Yet his courage, vision, and brilliance have greatly influenced the twentiethcentury church and its theology. On every other point though, the author did a wonderful job. Bonhoeffer, whatever his flaws, lived his convictions to the end. In fact, one of the aims of this ambitious book, completed at age 21, is to articulate a christian social philosophy. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Born in breslau, germany, the sixth in a line of eight children, he was reared in.
Zo begint dietrich bonhoeffer zijn aangrijpende gedicht over gemis. Recommended reading the dietrich bonhoeffer institute. Bonhoeffer was a on a rare occasion i get so involved in a book that it becomes real to me. Particularly through his bestselling classic the cost of discipleship, bonhoeffer profoundly shaped leaders in multiple. His explanations of bonhoeffers theology are clear and understandable. 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. This page is designed to help make writings on and by dietrich bonhoeffer available to those without easy access to a theological library. Thomas nelson, 2010 by richard weikart, california state university, stanislaus. Het hart van bonhoeffer vind je in zijn gedichten en gebeden. As dietrich sang the german national anthem, he contemplated the devastation hitler and the nazis were. Yesterday, i lost a friend who i wont meet until eternity.
On this page, we do our best to recommend books that explore bonhoeffer s life, thought, work, and legacy. Buy the cost of discipleship 1st touchstone ed by bonhoeffer, dietrich isbn. History, background, and early work dietrich bonhoeffer was born, along with his twin sister, on february 6, 1906. In april 1933 hitlers aryan paragraph, a law banning jews from working within the german government, went into effect. This beautiful, fullcolor gift book features intimate theological reflections by bonhoeffer on such topics as faith, friendship, trust, and love.