And yet until now, american readers have lacked an account of bonhoeffers life that is. Dietrich bonhoeffer quotes quoteland quotations by. Nobody who attempts to define bonhoeffers legacy today will able to ignore marshs book. Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of discipleship. Drawn from decades of classroom teaching experience, the readings selected ensure that this volume provides everything necessary to introduce bonhoeffers thought to the student of theology. The impact and influence of bonhoeffers life and thought by kirkpatrick, matthew d.
Thus, we are going to examine the merits of reading the works of dietrich bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffers letters and papers from prison was published after his death, in 1951. Earlier, in a widely influential book, the cost of discipleship, bonhoeffer had condemned what he called cheap grace accepting gods. Dietrich bonhoeffergerman lutheran theologian and pastor whose works concern christianity in the modern worlda protestant minister who believed that faith in jesus should lead christians to actively resist the inhumanity around theman antinazi activist, was living in the u. Bonhoeffer, a lutheran pastor and theologian, took part in the plots being planned by members of the abwehr military intelligence office to assassinate hitler. Widely acclaimed as the best study of dietrich bonhoeffer s early social theology, clifford greens bonhoeffer is here fully updated and expanded with new material not available anywhere else.
Written from a gestaporun prison during the air raids on berlin, bonhoeffer s words still hold their meaning for us today despite vastly different contexts. Written from a gestaporun prison during the air raids on berlin, bonhoeffers words still hold their meaning for us today despite vastly different contexts. 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. Bonhoeffers discipleship account of the two functions of christian theology as outlined by charry. After discovering the fire of true faith in a harlem church, bonhoeffer returned to germany and became one of the first to speak out against hitler. Dietrich bonhoeffer quotes quoteland quotations by author. This volume is a new translation by douglas stephen bax based on the german edition edited by renate bethge and ilse. About the bonhoeffer bibliography columbia university.
His books have been translated into more than twentyfive languages. Bonhoeffer pulls no punches and approaches his subject with a seriousness and intensity few authors can match. List of books and articles about dietrich bonhoeffer. Pulling themes from all of his major books, metaxas helps us understand why these spiritual truths meant so much to bonhoeffer and how they can be an inspiration and challenge to our faith. Feb 04, 2014 well done study guide for the four lesson dvd produced by eric metaxas on the life and ministry of dietrich bonhoeffer. 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. Aug 01, 2014 in the midst of these events bonhoeffer called his students to focus their attention on the word of god as the word of truth in a time of turmoil 1. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq. The german lutheran pastor dietrich bonhoeffer opposed the nazi regime and was executed for his involvement in a plot to kill adolf hitler. Dietrich bonhoeffer optimism the essence of optimism is that it takes no account of the present, but it is a source of inspiration, of vitality and hope where others have resigned. Problems and possibilities in his thought by martin e.
List of books and articles about dietrich bonhoeffer online. Check out pictures, bibliography, biography and community. A decade ago, christianity today published a list of the ten best religious books of the 20th century. It is considered important both for its theology and for its reflections on cultural and spiritual life. About the bonhoeffer bibliography columbia university libraries. In april 1933 hitlers aryan paragraph, a law banning jews from working within the german government, went into effect. And with that sharp warning to his own church, which was engaged in bitter conflict with the official nazified state church, dietrich bonhoeffer began his book. He was one of the few who quickly understood, even before hitler came to power, that national socialism was a brutal attempt to make history without god and to found it on the strength of man alone. For many years he was involved in broadcasting and communications. This page is designed to help make writings on and by dietrich bonhoeffer available to those without easy access to a theological library. 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. Throughout it is clear that in the twentyfirst century. Jun 04, 2010 eric metaxas on why dietrich bonhoeffer, why now, read more about spiritual life growth, christian living, and faith. During august, you can get his inspiring insight freedownload dietrich bonhoeffer works, vol.
Dietrich bonhoeffer was a man of academic excellence, theological insight, and spiritual fortitude. I bought this at the recommendation of a colleague at samford. Dietrich bonhoeffers meditations on psalms, dietrich. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy eric metaxas tells bonhoeffer s story with passion and theological sophistication, often challenging revisionist accounts that make bonhoeffer out to be a humanist or ethicist for whom religious doctrine was easily disposable. In this enlightening study, renowned twentiethcentury theologian dietrich bonhoeffer offers a careful textual analysis of the story of creation, approaching the biblical tale of genesis with the eye of a philosopher and the soul of a true christian. Not only was he a theologian, a poet, a secretservice double agent, a musician, and one of the most famous martyrs of the twentieth centuryhe also played a role in the famous july 20 plot to assassinate adolf hitler. Its apparently the definitive translation of bonhoeffer s classic, elsewhere published as the cost of discipleship. His writings challenge us to address the presence of god in the world and history. We also suggest books that may help you appreciate. Christianity todaymetaxas 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. Bonhoeffers views of jesus christ, the christian community, and the churchs engagement with culture enjoyed special focus and the best of the conference is now available in this book bonhoeffer, christ and culture. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions.
Eric metaxas on why dietrich bonhoeffer, why now, read more about spiritual life growth, christian living, and faith. Lewis mere christianity a measure of bonhoeffers standing among contemporary christians, and evangelicals in particular. Aug 04, 2014 dietrich bonhoeffer was a man of academic excellence, theological insight, and spiritual fortitude. He is the author of seven previous books, including gods long summer. Primary sources this bibliography of primary sources is a periodically updated tool providing the interested researcher with a thorough listing of. In bonhoeffer we meet a complex, provocative figure. Check out pictures, bibliography, and biography of dietrich. Despite his lasting legacy, little substantial scholarship has been conducted in this area. His legacy includes a poignant body of work that documents his struggles to. Dietrich bonhoeffers letters and papers from prison ebook.
In this magisterial collection, leading international scholars fill this striking gap and critically demonstrate the ways in which bonhoeffer has been one of the most original, inspirational. Bonhoeffers insight into what makes the church important to our day to day walk with god, is what makes this book stand out among in spite of the waves of church. Winner, christianity today 2015 book award in historybiography shortlisted for the penjacqueline bograd weld award for biography in the decades since his execution by the nazis in 1945, dietrich bonhoeffer, the german pastor, theologian, and antihitler conspirator, has become one of the most widely read and inspiring christian thinkers of our time. Dietrich bonhoeffer theologian, pastor, martyr is one of the most significant christian witnesses of the twentieth century. We completed the study last night, the quality of the dvd was superb and the study guide offers more information and discussion starters than any one person could possibly use. Ethik is an unfinished book by dietrich bonhoeffer that was edited and published after his death by eberhard bethge in 1949. Rebuild your gospel resources books videos free ebook disciplemaking pastor online course cohort videos members only the. Meditating on the word ebook written by dietrich bonhoeffer. I hope you will be as encouraged and revitalized by it as. Since german churches relied on support from the state, most complied by dismissing their pastors and any employees of jewish decent. 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 his role in the plot to kill. Creation and fall is bonhoeffer s lucid, brilliant analysis of the first three chapters of genesis.
Of marshs earlier volumes reclaiming bonhoeffer, the late eberhand bethge, bonhoeffers closest friend and. A definitive, deeply moving narrative, bonhoeffer is a story of moral courage in the face of the monstrous evil that was nazism. Since his death in 1945, and especially in the last ten years, bonhoeffers writings have been stirring remarkable interest among christians, old and young alike. Taking advantage of the recently finished 16volume complete works of bonhoeffer, this is an ideal introduction to the great lutheran thinker so admired across the theological spectrum. The bonhoeffer reader brings the best english translation to students, and provides a readymade introduction to the thought of this essential thinker. Christianity todaymetaxas 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.
Engaging bonhoeffer documents the extraordinary impact of dietrich bonhoeffers life and writing on later thought. This month they are partnering with fortress press to offer volume three of the works of dietrich bonhoeffer, creation and fall. Bonhoeffer is the compelling story of one mans struggle against nazism and its intimidation of the german church. One of the last messages received from dietrich bonhoeffer before his execution was a poem entitled new year 1945. Dietrich bonhoeffer books biography and list of works author of. Mar 01, 2014 dietrich bonhoeffer was among the most interesting, inspiring people youll ever read about. As late as 1962, the dean of kings college, cambridge, deplored this widespread view, complaining that bonhoeffer s striking letters and. Bonhoeffer s views of jesus christ, the christian community, and the churchs engagement with culture enjoyed special focus and the best of the conference is now available in this book bonhoeffer, christ and culture. Robertson was born in london, england, in 1912, of scottish parents. Based on the most accurate texts possible, these translations correct earlier misunderstandings. Dietrich bonhoeffer s letters and papers from prison by martin e marty. As late as 1962, the dean of kings college, cambridge, deplored this widespread view, complaining that bonhoeffers striking letters and. Bonhoeffer was also an important christian theologian who wanted the church to become actively involved in solving the worlds problems. Lives of great religious books book 4 thanks for sharing.
Dietrich bonhoeffers cost of discipleship came in second, behind only c. Charles marsh is a professor of religious studies at the university of virginia and director of the project on lived theology. Primary sources this bibliography of primary sources is a periodically updated tool providing the interested researcher with a thorough listing of identified material, wherever it may be available. The life of bonhoeffer on february 4, 1906, dietrich bonhoeffer was born to an aristocratic family with a rich history and noble character. Exploring bonhoeffers writings christian history magazine. Dietrich bonhoeffer has 176 books on goodreads with 168984 ratings. By this time, bonhoeffer was already involved in the abwehr resistance movement which was planning an attempt to assassinate hitler.
His ethical thinking led him to become an outspoken leader in the breakaway confessing church in germany that. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read meditating on the word. At the 2012 wheaton theology conference, bonhoeffers thought and ministry were explored in stimulating presentations. Well done study guide for the four lesson dvd produced by eric metaxas on the life and ministry of dietrich bonhoeffer. Life together dietrich bonhoeffer works kindle edition. His courageous resistance against hitler, his imprisonment and execution dramatize the cost of discipleship.
He is the author of a number of books, notably on the bible, broadcasting, and dietrich bonhoeffer. Stories of faith and civil rights, which won the 1998 grawemeyer award in religion. The essential theological writings of dietrich bonhoeffer are now in one convenient volume. About history what we do faculty testimonials connect cohort registration cohort applicationpayment georgia partnership missouri partnership nexus partnership blog the bonhoeffer show events upcoming cohorts webinar. Bonhoeffer s letters and papers from prison was published after his death, in 1951. Publishers weeklymetaxas presents bonhoeffer as a clearheaded, deeply convicted christian who submitted to no one and nothing except god and his word. Here are brief introductions to bonhoeffers books, including many that deserve to be more widely known. In january i joined up with a fellow blogger who was hosting a readalong of bonhoeffers biography by eric metaxas with the understanding that we would post our thoughts on the first half of this book today and then do the same for the second half of the book on march 15. Recommended reading the dietrich bonhoeffer institute. Its apparently the definitive translation of bonhoeffers classic, elsewhere published as the cost of discipleship. Among his other books are the cost of discipleship 1937 and ethics 1949. Bonhoeffers monastic communal life and teaching at finkenwalde seminary formed the basis of his books, the cost of discipleship and. Biography theologian, christian man for his times rev.
Marsh was a recipient of a guggenheim fellowship in 2009 and the 2010 ellen maria gorrissen berlin prize fellowship at the american academy in berlin. Since his death in 1945, and especially in the last ten years, bonhoeffer s writings have been stirring remarkable interest among christians, old and young alike. For fascination, influence, inspiration, and controversy, dietrich bonhoeffers letters and papers from prison is unmatched by any other book of christian reflection written in the twentieth century. Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of. Meditating on the word by dietrich bonhoeffer books on.
The classic study of dietrich bonhoeffer s social thought, now expanded with neverbeforepublished bonhoeffer letters. 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. Jan 01, 2010 one of the last messages received from dietrich bonhoeffer before his execution was a poem entitled new year 1945. 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, and msnbc. Dietrich bonhoeffer students britannica kids homework help. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the last 20 years, various groups have petitioned yad vashem, the holocaust remembrance authority in jerusalem, to award dietrich bonhoeffer the designation of righteous gentile, but s. History, background, and early work dietrich bonhoeffer was born, along with his twin sister, on february 6, 1906. On this page, we do our best to recommend books that explore bonhoeffers life, thought, work, and legacy. Marty, peter berger, george forell, reginald fuller, walter harrelson, franklin littell, jaroslav pelikan, franklin sherman. In january i joined up with a fellow blogger who was hosting a readalong of bonhoeffers biography by eric metaxas with the understanding that we would post our thoughts on the first half of this book today and then do the same for the second half of the book on march 15 im so grateful that this event served as the impetus for my introduction to such a man. Logos bible software has another nice selection for their free book of the month promotion. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office.
A selection of important, newly discovered letters. This study guide will lead you and your group deeper with sessionbysession discussion topics, personal reflection, and betweensession studies to enhance. He is the minister of heath street baptist church in hampstead, london, england. The bonhoeffer reader christian books, bibles, gifts. Free book from logos bonhoeffer, creation and fall. Dietrich bonhoeffer reading room tyndale university. Dietrich bonhoeffer was among the most interesting, inspiring people youll ever read about. Only three years ago the work of the late dietrich bonhoeffer was regarded in britain and america as well as in his native germany as that of an interesting and courageous, but nonetheless minor, theologian. Dietrich bonhoeffers letters and papers from prison.
Sometime after writing these books and his commentary on the psalms, the gestapo closed the underground seminary and forbade bonhoeffer from writing or publishing his books. German federal archives bundesarchiv, bild 146198707416 190645. The family had eight children and lived in breslau, germany. Created in 2003, it is updated at least annually with the new listings that appear in the spring issue of the newsletter of the international bonhoeffer society, english language section. About the bonhoeffer bibliography this is the most comprehensive and current bibliography of works by and about dietrich bonhoeffer in english. Dietrich bonhoeffer s most popular book is the cost of discipleship. At the 2012 wheaton theology conference, bonhoeffer s thought and ministry were explored in stimulating presentations. Bonhoeffers last words, before he was hanged 69 years.