A definitive, deeply moving narrative, bonhoeffer is a story of moral courage in the face of the monstrous evil that was nazism. He learned pediatric cardiac catheterization under the guidance of dr. 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. Originally published in 1937, this book generally known in english by the title the cost of discipleship soon became a classic exposition of what it means to follow christ in a modern world beset by a dangerous and criminal government. Jun 20, 2014 bonhoeffer wrote life together originally published in 1938 as gemeinsames leben, despite having been forbidden to write by hitlers nazi regime, which by that time was ruling germany including the life of the german lutheran church. In this new york times bestselling biography, eric metaxas takes both strands of bonhoeffers lifethe theologian and the spyand draws them together to tell a searing story of incredible moral courage in the face of monstrous evil. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy is the first fully comprehensive biography of bonhoeffer in more than 40 years.
Dietrich bonhoeffers most popular book is the cost of discipleship. For fascination, influence, inspiration, and controversy, dietrich bonhoeffer s letters and papers from prison is unmatched by any other book of christian reflection written in the twentieth century. 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. Victoria barnett, general editor of the dietrich bonhoeffer works english edition and scholar of the churches and the holocaust, not only answered queries on historical detail but pointed me to further impor. Dietrich bonhoeffer works dbw, volume 1 9780800696528 by dietrich bonhoeffer. Dietrich bonhoeffer, christian resistance and ethics in nazi.
This page is designed to help make writings on and by dietrich bonhoeffer available to those without easy access to a theological library. Born in breslau, he was an older brother of martyred theologian dietrich bonhoeffer. Aug 29, 2011 this is a wonderfully well written biography of a key figure in 20th century christianity. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy paperback unabridged, august 29, 2011. Dietrich bonhoeffer was a german lutheran pastor and theologian. 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. Dietrich bonhoeffer 4 february 1906 in breslau 9 april 1945 in flossenburg concentration camp was an important lutheran pastor from germany who was killed by the nazis during world war ii. Before his arrest by the nazis in 1943, dietrich bonhoeffer was head of a seminary of the german confessing church.
Dietrich bonhoeffer was born in breslau on february 4, 1906. Here are the roots of his commitment to the confessing church and the resistance movement. Dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of discipleship. Dietrich bonhoeffers ethics focuses on the relationship between god and humanity. Dietrich bonhoeffers letters and papers from prison. Bonhoeffer dvd collection set of three dvd vision video.
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 b. Dietrich bonhoeffer 19061945, a german theologian, pastor, and ecumenist, studied in berlin and at union theological seminary in new york city. Karl bonhoeffer, a professor of psychiatry and neurology at berlin university, was germanys leading empirical psychologist. Greg thornbury, phd, dean of the school of christian studies at union university. Zitat dietrich bonhoeffer theologe dietrich bonhoeffer zitate, trauerspruche fur karten, tod. Bonhoeffer is also widely known for his 1945 execution in flossenberg concentration camp for attempting to assassinate hitler. Bonhoeffer by eric metaxas audiobook download christian. Dietrich bonhoeffer s most popular book is the cost of discipleship.
Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of. I had recently read eric metaxes s autobiography on bonhoeffer and wanted to learn more about this remarkable and courageous family. Dietrich bonhoeffer has 176 books on goodreads with 167179 ratings. Dietrich bonhoeffer simple english wikipedia, the free. A lutheran pastor and theologian, bonhoeffer spent two years in nazi prisons before being executed at age thirtynine, just a month before the. Both of themdoctor and teachercame from fabulously illustrious backgrounds. Metaxas bonhoeffer is a monumental achievement and a deeply important work. Discount prices on books by dietrich bonhoeffer, including titles like the communion of saints. From this massive collection of books, lectures, articles, letters and sermons, about 800 pages of.
Scripture and myth in dietrich bonhoeffer 1937 and life together 1939, are favorite books in evangelical circles. His involvement in a plot to overthrow adolf hitler led to his imprisonment and execution. Bonhoeffers actions and reveals his committed faith and martyrdom for his beliefs. 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.
The nazis hanged him on april 9, 1945, less than a month before the end of the war. Zitat dietrich bonhoeffer theologe bonhoeffer zitate. Dietrich bonhoeffer theologian, pastor, martyris one of the most significant christian witnesses of the twentieth century. Witness to jesus christ augsburg fortress, 1991, part of the excellent series makers of modern theology. The international bonhoeffer society english language section, chicago, illinois. Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by dietrich bonhoeffer. He played a central role in the confessing church during the nazi period and became one of the most.
That question tormented dietrich bonhoeffer who actively opposed hitler and the nazis. Bonhoeffer, dietrich internet encyclopedia of philosophy. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The bonhoeffer center is a virtual community of the international bonhoeffer society. 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. Nov 01, 20 the bonhoeffer reader follows on the heels of the newly completed 16volume dietrich bonhoeffer works english edition dbwe, a major 25year translation project supported by the international bonhoeffer society and published by fortress press. The international bonhoeffer society english language. Dietrich bonhoeffer 19061945 wikitree free family tree. Dietrich bonhoeffer s ethics focuses on the relationship between god and humanity. Bonhoeffer wrote life together originally published in 1938 as gemeinsames leben, despite having been forbidden to write by hitlers nazi regime, which by that time was ruling germany including the life of the german lutheran church. Paula bonhoeffers parents and family were closely connected to the emperors court at potsdam. 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. 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 is known partly for his belief that killing adolf hitler was a moral act. 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. They married on march 5, 1898, three weeks shy of the grooms thirtieth birthday. Exploring bonhoeffers writings christian history magazine. The christology of dietrich bonhoeffer 5 view jesus only as a historical figure of the past whose influence somehow affects us. Eberhard bethge was dietrich bonhoeffer s dearest friend. Dietrich bonhoeffer reading room tyndale university. Get the audiobook download of bonhoeffer by eric metaxas for free with a 30day membership trial. He was also a participant in the german resistance movement against nazism, a founding member of the confessing church. Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of discipleship. This, alongside interpretations from theologians and historians, explains the logic and motivations which informed his resistance.
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