His letters and papers from prison reveal his views more clearly than some of his other works. Here are brief introductions to bonhoeffers books, including many that deserve to be more widely known. Letters, lectures and notes 193945 from the collected works of dietrich bonhoeffer volume iii 01oct1973. Dietrich bonhoeffer s most popular book is geborgen en getroost.
Bonhoeffer is also widely known for his 1945 execution in flossenberg concentration camp for attempting to assassinate hitler. Letters and papers from prison by dietrich bonhoeffer. It is short and quite readable, and covers the main features of dietrich bonhoeffers life and witness. One exception was theologian dietrich bonhoeffer, who was determined not only to refute this idea but also to topple hitler, even if it meant killing him. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Bonhoeffer was born on february 4, 1906 in breslau, germany into a large family. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Greg thornbury, phd, dean of the school of christian studies at union university. Each time you buy, youll not only be building your own bonhoeffer library collection, but youll also benefit the institute. He was also a participant in the german resistance movement against nazism, a founding member of the confessing church. Dietrich bonhoeffers letters and papers from prison. On this page, we do our best to recommend books that explore bonhoeffers life. His legacy has inspired many, and it demonstrates his life and works to be among the most. Born into a prominent german family, dietrich bonhoeffer died in a nazi prison camp, hanged for his plot against the man whod plunged the world into war.
The christology of dietrich bonhoeffer 5 view jesus only as a historical figure of the past whose influence somehow affects us. A case for costly discipleship and life together by paul r. 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. 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. Lewis mere christianity a measure of bonhoeffers standing among contemporary christians, and evangelicals in particular. It is an excellent tool for both academic and devotional studies of the nature of community. The bonhoeffer works edition of life together provides historical clarification with extensive notes from leading bonhoeffer scholars. Buy a cheap copy of wondrously sheltered bonhoeffer gift. Dietrich bonhoeffer was a german lutheran pastor and theologian.
Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by dietrich. Although the author died before completing his work, this book is recognized as a major contribution to christian ethics. A lutheran pastor and theologian, bonhoeffer spent two years in nazi prisons before being executed at age thirtynine, just a month before the. Scripture and myth in dietrich bonhoeffer 1937 and life together 1939, are favorite books in evangelical circles. The wisdom and witness of dietrich bonhoeffer by dietrich. Bonhoeffer is a lutheran theologian who was arrested by the gestapo during the second world war, due to his resistance to the nazi germany regime. His writings on christianitys role in the secular world have become widely influential, and his book the cost of discipleship became a modern classic. He left the safety of america to return to germany and continue his public repudiation of the nazs, which led to his arrest in 1943. Exploring bonhoeffers writings some of his works are little known. Dietrich bonhoeffer was only thirtynine years old when he was executed in a nazi concentration camp in 1945, yet his courage, vision, and brilliance have greatly. Dietrich bonhoeffer is the greatest theologian in the history, a believer of god and a hero. Dietrich bonhoeffer biography and list of works dietrich bonhoeffer books. Dietrich bonhoeffer s most popular book is the cost of discipleship.
Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy is the best biography i ever read. Having read the biographies of bonhoeffer by metaxas and schlingensiepen, this short biography reported incidents in bonhoeffers life in a way the reader could truly share the moment. 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. It consists of many facts about dietrich bonhoeffer i was unaware of. Pdf bonhoeffer books pdf download read online free. Recommended reading the dietrich bonhoeffer institute. Dietrich bonhoeffer project gutenberg selfpublishing. Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of. 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. Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by dietrich bonhoeffer. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy is the first fully comprehensive biography of bonhoeffer in more than 40 years. His courageous resistance against hitler, his imprisonment and execution dramatize the cost of discipleship. Dietrich bonhoeffers cost of discipleship came in second, behind only c. Dietrich bonhoeffers most popular book is the cost of discipleship.
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. Life together provides a practical conclusion to bonhoeffer s early concentration on ecclesiology. Letters and papers from prison lpp by dietrich bonhoeffer is a fascinating creation of desperation and subtle suffering wrapped up within an understanding and reliance upon the judeochristian god. 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. Exploring bonhoeffers writings christian history magazine. Jun 01, 2001 van dyke gave a nice intimate picture, a close up, if you will, of dietrich bonhoeffer. His books have been translated into more than twentyfive languages. A decade ago, christianity today published a list of the ten best religious books of the 20th century. Dietrich bonhoeffer books biography and list of works.
Dietrich bonhoeffer biography dietrich bonhoeffer february 4, 1906 april 9, 1945 was a german religious leader and participant in the resistance movement against nazism. Metaxas bonhoeffer is a monumental achievement and a deeply important work. Dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of discipleship. Readers will be inspired by this story of a german pastor. This beautiful, fullcolor gift book features intimate theological reflections by bonhoeffer on such topics as faith, friendship, trust, and love. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Along with his other siblings, dietrich had a twin sister, sabine bonhoeffer leibholz. His books are often read without discernment, which is dangerous. House dietrich bonhoeffer is best known for his role in a plot to assassinate adolf hitler and his subsequent execution at the hands of the nazis. A brief biographical summary covering bonhoeffers family, education, pastoral service, teaching appointments, ecumenical service, the evangelical opposition to hitler, activities in the german resistance to hitler, and his imprisonment and eventual execution. In addition to his other siblings, dietrich had a twin sister, sabine bonhoeffer leibholz. Bonhoeffer was born on 4 february 1906 in breslau now wroclaw, poland, into a large family. 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.
At a time when much of the world was either enticed with or entrapped by fascism, dietrich bonhoeffer dared to live the morally responsible christian life to a most expressive, and in his case, tragic end. Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of 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. 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. Discount prices on books by dietrich bonhoeffer, including titles like the communion of saints. Dietrich bonhoeffer reading room tyndale university. This book contains a lot more than bonhoeffers the cost of discipleship. Find out what made dietrich bonhoeffer the man he wascompassionate minister, brilliant thinker, opponent of the heresies of nazism and aryan superiority. Bonhoeffer, a lutheran pastor and theologian, took part in the plots being planned by members of the abwehr military intelligence office to assassinate hitler. Sep 23, 2016 while bonhoeffer is often quoted today many of his statements meant to him something quite different from what evangelicals think. The family of dietrich bonhoeffer is pleased to commend elizabeth raums dietrich bonhoeffer. Please consider purchasing your books through smile. His writings on christianitys role in the secular world have become widely influential, and his book the cost.
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