Portrait of a family first published in english in. He studied as a lawyer and in 1936 was appointed head of the lufthansa legal department. He went to the grunewald gymnasium in berlin where he became friends with hans dohnanyi. A volume of selected readings entitled the dietrich bonhoeffer reader which presents a chronological view of bonhoeffer s theological development became available by 1 november 20.
His younger brother was the theologian dietrich bonhoeffer 4 february 1906 9 april 1945. Metaxas bonhoeffer is a monumental achievement and a deeply important work. Deitrich bonhoeffer was a young german theologian who offered one of the first clear voices of resistance to adolph hitler. Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of discipleship.
Whenever dietrich bonhoeffer was in berlin, he lived here. Bonhoeffers posthumously published letters and papers from prison and other writings found a wide international audience, but dohnanyis work is scarcely known, though it was crucial to the resistance and he was the one who drew bonhoeffer into the antihitler plots. Bonhoeffer was actively involved in the german resistance and ultimately died for his beliefs just before the war ended. Dietrich bonhoeffer reading room tyndale university. Dietrich bonhoeffer from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia dietrich bonhoeffer bundesarchiv bild 146198707416, dietrich bonhoeffer. 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. Bonhoeffer, dietrich internet encyclopedia of philosophy. Graduate programs doctor of ministry academics course listings. The stimulus for the writing of life together was the closing of the preachers seminary at finkenwalde by the nazis. Aug 21, 2009 yesterday, i finished reading bonhoeffer. 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.
Eric metaxas bonhoeffer is the biography for this generation. This unique pictorial account of bonhoeffers life, family, and friends, and of the germany in which he lived and died, is now available in a new edition with added photographs and a new design. Dietrich bonhoeffer biography and list of works dietrich bonhoeffer books. Fortunately, dietrich bonhoeffers prolific writing survived and inspires us to live the way he did. In it, bonhoeffer argues that the key question for us is not so much what the psalms mean for us but what they meant for christ. 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. All three of the oldest bonhoeffer sons entered the military and went to the front. Nichols, justin taylor dietrich bonhoeffer died a martyrs death at the age of 39 but remains one of the most influential and challenging theologians of our time. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy paperback aug 29 2011. Dietrich bonhoeffer christian history christianity today. In 1912 karl bonhoeffer succeeded theodor ziehen as professor of. A definitive, deeply moving narrative, bonhoeffer is a story of moral courage in the face of the monstrous evil that was nazism. Bonhoeffer took stands that were not popular, that few understood, even among his closest friends and supporters.
Aug 29, 2011 this is a wonderfully well written biography of a key figure in 20th century christianity. The prayer book of the bible, the last of bonhoeffer s books which he was able to see through to publication. Bonhoeffer for armchair theologians haynes, stephen r. Haynes is professor of religious studies at rhodes college in. Bonhoeffer openly challenged his church to stand with the jews in their time of need, and eventually joined the plot to kill hitler. Includes readers guide a beautifully constructed biography. This led in turn to the arrest of bonhoeffers brother klaus, and also to the end of bonhoeffers time on military. This book, with dozens of illustrations by artist ron hill, highlights bonhoeffers. His books have been translated into more than twentyfive languages.
His father was principal of one of the seminaries of the confessing church. Aug 29, 2011 one of these was dietrich bonhoeffera pastor and author. This page is designed to help make writings on and by dietrich bonhoeffer available to those without easy access to a theological library. One of these was dietrich bonhoeffera pastor and author, known as much for such spiritual. 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. Bonhoeffer, whatever his flaws, lived his convictions to the end. Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by author dietrich. See all books authored by dietrich bonhoeffer, including nachfolge, and gemeinsames leben, and more on. Bonhoeffers sister sabine, along with her jewishclassified husband gerhard leibholz and their two daughters, escaped to england by way of switzerland in september 1940.
Bonhoeffers brother, klaus, and a second brotherinlaw, rudiger schleicher, on. Bonhoeffer is also widely known for his 1945 execution in flossenberg concentration camp for attempting to assassinate hitler. A masterpiece that reads like a great novel and weaves together in one opus an understanding of bonhoeffers theology, the complex and tragic history of 20th century germany, and the human struggle of a true christian hero. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Klaus bonhoeffer, the son of the psychiatrist karl bonhoeffer, and the older brother of dietrich bonhoeffer, was born breslau, germany, in 1901. Karl bonhoeffer historical records and family trees. Among the familys most notable members are the sons of psychiatrist and neurologist karl bonhoeffer, dietrich bonhoeffer 19061945 and klaus bonhoeffer 19011945, both resistance fighters against the nazi regime who were executed in the last days of world. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy is the first fully comprehensive biography of bonhoeffer in more than 40 years. Dietrich bonhoeffer as a student around 1923 i love this man, presently reading his book, mind blowing. Alan wolfe, the new republic metaxas tells bonhoeffers story with passion and theological sophistication. Liberals have a heart for the poor, the environment, justice and a handful of important causes few rational people would disagree with.
Books about martin luther and the reformation two levels, two lists, plus some for kids. S and europe brings to life this amazing story of moral courage. Finally, the sons klaus a lawyer and dietrich, and the two sonsinlaw hans. Bonhoeffer took stands that were not popular, that. 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.
At the memorial to murdered jews of europe in berlin. Bonhoeffer was a on a rare occasion i get so involved in a book that it becomes real to me. Today in christian history dailya daily newsletter featuring the most. Dietrich bonhoeffer project gutenberg selfpublishing. Greg thornbury, phd, dean of the school of christian studies at union university. Klaus bonhoeffer was arrested on october 1, 1944, and sentenced to death by. 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. Discount prices on books by dietrich bonhoeffer, including titles like the communion of saints.
Bonhoeffer, a lutheran pastor and theologian, took part in the plots being planned by members of the abwehr military intelligence office to assassinate hitler. The older girls were ursula and christine, dietrich had a twin sister sabine and to complete the family was susanne. Hitler hoeffer july karl karl barth karl bonhoeffer klaus klaus bonhoeffer koch later lecture leibholz. Bonhoeffers 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. There were 3 older boys, karlfriedrich, walter who perished in world war 1 and klaus. Dietrich bonhoefferreaders edition dietrich bonhoeffer works. If karlfriedrich and klaus took after their father, then it was walter who in age rested between karlfriedrich and klaus that belonged to his. Bonhoeffers monastic communal life and teaching at finkenwalde seminary formed the basis of his books, the cost of discipleship and life together. He has written for veggietales and rabbit ears productions, earning. Dietrich bonhoeffer pastor, martyr, prophet, and spy in. Karl ludwig bonhoeffer, 1868 1948 karl ludwig bonhoeffer 1868 1948.
This book really gives us an in depth portrait of bonhoeffer as a man and a theologian who while having very definite views as to how to read the bible and act out his faith, nevertheless was a very tolerant man who greatly respected the thoughts and attitudes of others, provided they were truthful and honest. This led in turn to the arrest of bonhoeffers brother klaus, and also to the end of bonhoeffers time on military remand in tegel. Clifford green, professor of theology and ethics at hartford seminary, recommends books about bonhoeffer. Klaus bonhoeffer 5 january 1901 23 april 1945 was a german jurist and resistance fighter. On april 5, 1943, dietrich bonhoeffer was arrested by the gestapo in this building. Klaus bonhoeffer was born in breslau, germany, now wroclaw, poland, to karl bonhoeffer, a professor of psychiatry and neurology, and his. Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by dietrich bonhoeffer. The prayer book of the bible, the last of bonhoeffers books which he was able to see through to. Lisa dahills response to the lecture is available here. Along with his other siblings, dietrich had a twin sister, sabine bonhoeffer leibholz. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Dietrich bonhoeffer books biography and list of works.
Among the familys most notable members are the sons of psychiatrist and neurologist karl bonhoeffer, dietrich bonhoeffer 19061945 and klaus. Christianity today weekly weeklyctweekly delivers the best content from to your inbox each week. Recommended resources for information about bonhoeffers own writings, see exploring bonhoeffers writings in this issue. Dietrich bonhoeffer berlin pastor and professor of theology resisted national. The munich group came to grief in a pamphlet campaign. Apr 20, 2015 the hell of war would touch everyone, even the bonhoeffers. Karl ludwig bonhoeffer was born on month day 1868, at birth place. 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. For information about bonhoeffers own writings, see exploring bonhoeffers writings in this issue. As a theologian and pastor, schlingensiepen was a close friend of eberhard bethge. Bonhoeffer is the story of a life framed by a passion for truth.
Dietrich bonhoeffers most popular book is the cost of discipleship. 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 christology of dietrich bonhoeffer 5 view jesus only as a historical figure of the past whose influence somehow affects us. The bonhoeffer family consisted of eight children including dietrich, there were four boys and four girls. Yes to christianity and modern science articles dietrich bonhoeffer, dr oz. Dietrich bonhoeffer and confession of christ today dr. Klaus bonhoeffer, the older brother of dietrich bonhoffer, was born breslau, germany, in 1901.
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. Dietrich bonhoeffer has 176 books on goodreads with 165934 ratings. Bonhoeffer was born on 4 february 1906 in breslau now wroclaw, poland, into a large family. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy by eric metaxas goodreads. Agent of grace christian moviefilm dvd, dietrich bonhoeffer see the dramatic true story of dietrich bonhoeffer, highlyregarded as a lutheran minister in germany during world war ii. Get the audiobook download of bonhoeffer by eric metaxas for free with a 30day membership trial. Karl bonhoeffer, a professor of psychiatry and neurology at berlin university, was. An opponent of adolf hitler bonhoeffer joined his brotherinlaw, hans.
According to the detention book kept at the lehrter stra. Oct 04, 2010 bonhoeffer, whatever his flaws, lived his convictions to the end. Dietrich bonhoeffer general teachingsactivities dietrich bonhoeffer 19061945 was a neoorthodox german theologian, pastor, preacher, radio broadcaster, and prolific writer in the 1930s and early1940s, during the rise, rule, and downfall of adolph hitler. This page is designed to help make writings on and by dietrich bonhoeffer available to those. Dietrich bonhoeffer biography dietrich bonhoeffer february 4, 1906 april 9, 1945 was a german religious leader and participant in the resistance movement against nazism. He was greatly fascinated with neoorthodox thought, theology, and terminology, and was greatly influenced by the major theologian of. His writings on christianitys role in the secular world have become widely influential, and his book the cost of discipleship became a modern classic. The links connect you to audio, books, articles and dissertations made available. 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. Pastor, theologian, resister, dietrich bonhoeffer 190645 has been an influential theologian and inspiration for more than 60 years.
Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by dietrich. It is the biography of dietrich bonhoeffer, pastor and. Dietrich bonhoeffer and his development into political resistance. His writings on christianitys role in the secular world have become widely influential, and his book the cost. 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. Dohnanyi summed up their work and spirit with apt simplicity when he said that they were on the path that a decent person inevitably takes. He has published widely on bonhoeffer, heinrich heine and the german novelist, theodor fontane. The bonhoeffer family is a german family originally descending from nijmegen and documented in schwabisch hall from 15 onwards. 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. What has become evident in reexamining the role of the german church during the nazi era is the depth of the chasm between the ideals the church had always set for itself and the way it responded to the brutalization of the german government under adolf hitler. Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of. The hell of war would touch everyone, even the bonhoeffers. Theologians for a postchristian world krotke, wolf, burgess. I am currently readingabsorbed in a great book titled bonhoeffer by eric metaxas.
Dr ferdinand schlingensiepen is one of the founders of the international bonhoeffer society. Dietrich bonhoeffer books biography and list of works author of. His brother klaus and two brothersinlaw were also executed by the nazis for their involvement in the resistance. Explore historical records and family tree profiles about karl bonhoeffer on myheritage, the worlds family history network. 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. 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. List of books and articles about dietrich bonhoeffer online. We encounter bonhoeffer the pietist particularly in his little book psalms. I have read some of his other books and enjoyed them and this is no. Books about martin luther and the reformation two levels. 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.
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