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. Thomas nelson, 2010 by richard weikart, california state university, stanislaus. His explanations of bonhoeffers theology are clear and understandable. This page is designed to help make writings on and by dietrich bonhoeffer available to those without easy access to a theological library. His courageous resistance against hitler, his imprisonment and execution dramatize the cost of discipleship. Hood february 7, 2011 eric metaxas is one of the better writers in. Bonhoeffer, a german lutheran pastor and theologian, was an exemplar of sacrificial faith. Redeeming bonhoeffer the book the problem with eric metaxass portrayal of the german hero as an evangelical. For bonhoeffer, all christian doctrines have a social intention as. Intervarsity christian fellowship and fuller seminary, john stott and eugene peterson, among others. Dissect any christian and you will find inconsistencies and errors in theology. On this page, we do our best to recommend books that explore bonhoeffer s life, thought, work, and legacy.
Particularly through his bestselling classic the cost of discipleship, bonhoeffer profoundly shaped leaders in multiple. History, background, and early work dietrich bonhoeffer was born, along with his twin sister, on february 6, 1906. Dietrich bonhoeffer theologian, pastor, martyr is one of the most significant christian witnesses of the twentieth century. Buy the cost of discipleship 1st touchstone ed by bonhoeffer, dietrich isbn. Dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of discipleship. These selections, with a poignant introduction by robert coles, provide a. Due to his opposition to the nazi regime, bonhoeffer was arrested and executed at the flossian concentration camp, during the last month of the war. This book brings us alongside bonhoeffer as one watching his life, eavesdropping on his discussions and seeing him wrestle with big questions. Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by dietrich. Written for readers age 10 and up enjoyed by adults. His involvement in a plot to overthrow adolf hitler led to his imprisonment and execution.
It quickly moves along into dietrichs youth and early adulthood. 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. Discount prices on books by dietrich bonhoeffer, including titles like the communion of saints. Written in a simple and straightforward style, psalms is bonhoeffers attempt to place this rich prayer resource on the table of the twentieth. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book begins by sharing about bonhoeffer s family and his early years. Yet his courage, vision, and brilliance have greatly influenced the twentiethcentury church and its theology. Dietrich bonhoeffer has 176 books on goodreads with 168470 ratings. 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. This beautiful, fullcolor gift book features intimate theological reflections by bonhoeffer on such topics as faith, friendship, trust, and love. Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of. Since german churches relied on support from the state, most complied by dismissing their pastors and any employees of jewish decent.
Born in breslau, germany, the sixth in a line of eight children, he was reared in. 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. Eric 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 bonhoeffers courtship and engagement. 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. He was also a participant in the german resistance movement against nazism, a founding member of the confessing church. But the book provides a great and very readable account of his life and story. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy paperback aug 29 2011. The family had eight children and lived in breslau, germany. 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. In many ways, metaxas tells bonhoeffers story with such passion and urgency that one could easily mistake the book as a novel. Buy a cheap copy of wondrously sheltered bonhoeffer gift. Bonhoeffers discipleship account of the two functions of christian theology as outlined by charry. Scripture and myth in dietrich bonhoeffer 1937 and life together 1939, are favorite books in evangelical circles.
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. His writings challenge us to address the presence of god in the world and history. As dietrich sang the german national anthem, he contemplated the devastation hitler and the nazis were. Dietrich bonhoeffer was a german lutheran pastor and theologian. Zo begint dietrich bonhoeffer zijn aangrijpende gedicht over gemis. 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. 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. We also suggest books that may help you appreciate or understand bonhoeffer better, or, examine him from different perspectives. Dietrich bonhoeffer reading room tyndale university. Het hart van bonhoeffer vind je in zijn gedichten en gebeden. Among the last materials published before bonhoeffers arrest was apamphlet entitled psalms. Dietrich bonhoeffer bawnhuhfur is one of the most influential protestant theologians of the twentieth century. A year with dietrich bonhoeffer showcases his writings, letters, and sermons in a daily devotional format, encouraging and deepening readers reflections and meditations. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
In april 1933 hitlers aryan paragraph, a law banning jews from working within the german government, went into effect. Bonhoeffer was a on a rare occasion i get so involved in a book that it becomes real to me. In fact, one of the aims of this ambitious book, completed at age 21, is to articulate a christian social philosophy. Dietrich bonhoeffer s most popular book is the cost of discipleship. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spya righteous gentile vs. Bonhoeffer goes to the psalms with a perspective that offers important insights. The christology of dietrich bonhoeffer 5 view jesus only as a historical figure of the past whose influence somehow affects us. Recommended reading the dietrich bonhoeffer institute. Yesterday, i lost a friend who i wont meet until eternity. 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. Bonhoeffer, whatever his flaws, lived his convictions to the end. 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. See all 25 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy paperback unabridged, august 29, 2011.