Dietrich bonhoeffer quotes quoteland quotations by. The classic study of dietrich bonhoeffer s social thought, now expanded with neverbeforepublished bonhoeffer letters. Widely acclaimed as the best study of dietrich bonhoeffers early social theology, clifford greens bonhoeffer is here fully updated and expanded with new material not available anywhere else. Dietrich bonhoeffers cost of discipleship came in second, behind only c. This page is designed to help make writings on and by dietrich bonhoeffer available to those without easy access to a theological library. His insights are great, his mind so sharp and his faith was not just intellectual. Scripture and myth in dietrich bonhoeffer 1937 and life together 1939, are favorite books in evangelical circles.
Aug 29, 2011 this is a wonderfully well written biography of a key figure in 20th century christianity. Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by dietrich bonhoeffer. 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 bonhoeffers most popular book is the cost of discipleship. Learn more about bonhoeffers extraordinary life and theology with marchs free book of the month. A selection of important, newly discovered letters. 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. Dietrich bonhoeffer 24 quotes lutheran peace fellowship. A case for costly discipleship and life together by paul r. Bonhoeffer identified two concerns regarding the states responsibility for promoting law and order, and he identified three possible responses to these concerns. The bridge between this theology and bonhoeffer s ethicalpolitical reflections is his twokingdoms thinking. Bonhoeffer for armchair theologians, which offers dozens of illustrations and insights into bonhoeffers background and legacy.
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. Bonhoeffer was as open as any man could be to all the things which make life beautiful. The christology of dietrich bonhoeffer 5 view jesus only as a historical figure of the past whose influence somehow affects us. Bonhoeffer s monastic communal life and teaching at finkenwalde seminary formed the basis of his books, the cost of discipleship and life together. This beautiful, fullcolor gift book features intimate theological reflections by bonhoeffer on such topics as faith, friendship, trust, and love. There is no assumption that one single library will. His book the cost of discipleship, written in 1937, is considered among the most important books of the time and is still regarded as a classic. 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. 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. Bonhoeffers third level of interaction is, of course, what led to his execution at the hand of the nazisonce the state threatens the existence of the church and the state is no longer performing its function as the keeper of social order and protector of justice. This is not a book for the faint of heart or for someone who just wants a little information about dietrich bonhoeffer. Lewis mere christianity a measure of bonhoeffers standing among contemporary christians, and evangelicals in particular. 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.
Considering that much of what bonhoeffer took for granted, theologically speaking, is alien to the american intellectual tradition that is a great. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. His writings and teachings about discipleship, faith and antinazi activism will speak. Language watch edit time is the most precious gift in our possession, for it is.
Bonhoeffers theology was heavily influenced by adolf hitlers rise to power. The family had eight children and lived in breslau, germany. We must learn to regard people less in the light of what they do or omit to do, and more in the light of what they suffer. A readers guide to bonhoeffer biographies lutheran forum. Biography theologian, christian man for his times rev. Dietrich bonhoeffer has 176 books on goodreads with 166891 ratings. Bonhoeffers discipleship account of the two functions of christian theology as outlined by charry. Dejonge presents bonhoeffer s lutheran theology of justification focused on the interpersonal presence of christ in word, sacrament, and church. The essential theological writings of dietrich bonhoeffer are now in one convenient volume. Also, there are some gorgeous pictures along side of the quotes. 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. You know, bonhoeffers participation in the plot to kill hitler was probably the least interesting thing about his life.
Eric metaxas on why dietrich bonhoeffer, why now, read more about spiritual life growth, christian living, and faith. 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. Ethics is commonly compared to bonhoeffers earlier book the cost of discipleship, with scholars debating the extent to which bonhoeffers views on christian ethics changed between his writing of the two books. 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. Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of discipleship. Let me mention another great resource, dietrich bonhoeffer. Why the publication of bonhoeffers works in german and. Dietrich bonhoeffer, first edition abebooks passion for books. History, background, and early work dietrich bonhoeffer was born, along with his twin sister, on february 6, 1906. Barbourbooks to readmy booksdietrich bonhoefferfeel good storiesbook annotationclassic. Life together in life together, dietrich bonhoeffer, renowned christian minister, professor, and author of the cost. The english language edition of bonhoeffers works contains, in many cases, more material than the german works series because of the.
Discount prices on books by dietrich bonhoeffer, including titles like the communion of saints. Dietrich bonhoeffer was among the most interesting, inspiring people youll ever read about. Bonhoeffer s sister, sabine, along with her jewishclassified husband gerhard leibholz and their two daughters, escaped to england by way of switzerland in september 1940. Dietrich bonhoeffer reading room tyndale university. 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. 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. The classic study of dietrich bonhoeffers social thought, now expanded with neverbeforepublished bonhoeffer letters.
The cost of discipleship no series bonhoeffer, dietrich, eric metaxas on. These beautiful meditations from the works of dietrich bonhoeffer. Top 25 quotes by dietrich bonhoeffer of 425 az quotes. 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. Letters, lectures and notes 193945 from the collected works of dietrich bonhoeffer volume iii 01oct1973. 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. The crown jewel of bonhoeffers body of work, ethics is the culmination of his theological and personal odyssey.
Dietrich bonhoeffer quotations top 100 of 421 quotetab. Translated by eric mosbacher, peter and betty ross, frank clarke, and william glendoepel under the original editorship of edwin robertson. The crown jewel of bonhoeffer s body of work, ethics is the culmination of his theological and personal odyssey. That is to say, bonhoeffers works, consisting of his books, sermons, letters, academic exercises, lectures, and meditations, cannot be understood apart from the concrete life he lived which, incidentally, is to draw attention to one of bonhoeffers enduring theological convictions about what a life of discipleship to jesus should look. His books have been translated into more than twentyfive languages. Christ the center by bonhoeffer, dietrich and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Great encouragement on the importance of meditating on the word, as well as instructions and methods for doing it. Extraordinaryarchival footage is interwoven with interviews with friends,family students of bonhoeffer, leading historians andtheologians. Buy a cheap copy of wondrously sheltered bonhoeffer gift. 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. Lectures and notes 193945 from the collected works of dietrich bonhoeffer volume iii 01oct1973. There is no assumption that one single library will contain all this material either within their main. Greg thornbury, phd, dean of the school of christian studies at union university.
His illegal actions against hitler and the state arose out of his christian conscience. Bonhoeffer on how the church can act towards the state. Based on careful reconstruction of the manuscripts, freshly and expertly translated and annotated, this new critical edition features an insightful introduction by clifford green and an afterword from the german editions editors. 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. 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. Eberhard bethge was dietrich bonhoeffer s dearest friend. In addition to the quotes below, you can check out our dietrich bonhoeffer video series and other dietrich bonhoeffer resources. 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. The cost of discipleship, first published in german in 1937, was bonhoeffers answer to the questions, what did jesus mean to say to us. Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by dietrich. Dietrich bonhoeffer quotes quoteland quotations by author. Extensive research in the us and europe brings tolife this amazing story of moral courage. Bonhoeffer openly challenged his church to stand with the jews in their time of need, and eventually joined his family in the plots to kill hitler. Based on the most accurate texts possible, these translations correct earlier misunderstandings.
This is a wonderfully well written biography of a key figure in 20th century christianity. Letters and papers from prison by dietrich bonhoeffer. He loved the mountains, the flowers, animalsthe greatest and simplest. 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. Exploring bonhoeffers writings christian history magazine. 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. If there was ever a christian who practiced what he preached, it was dietrich bonhoeffer. German lutheran pastor, theologian, dissident antinazi. 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. 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. The words of bonhoeffer are read by actor klausmaria brandauer. Dietrich bonhoeffer quotes author of the cost of discipleship. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He rejoiced in the love of his parents, his sisters and brothers, fiancee, his many friends.
Metaxas bonhoeffer is a monumental achievement and a deeply important work. Dietrich bonhoeffer christianity engrave this quote, it is the fellowship of the cross to experience the burden of the other. Jun 04, 2010 eric metaxas on why dietrich bonhoeffer, why now, read more about spiritual life growth, christian living, and faith. When i teach bonhoeffer seminars at my seminary, i enjoy shocking the students early on by expressing what can only come across as a contrarians opinion. The bridge between this theology and bonhoeffers ethicalpolitical reflections is his twokingdoms thinking. Mar 01, 2014 even at the precipice of certain death, bonhoeffers faith never wavered. Meditating on the word by bonhoeffer was inspiring. A decade ago, christianity today published a list of the ten best religious books of the 20th century. Apr 09, 2018 that is to say, bonhoeffers works, consisting of his books, sermons, letters, academic exercises, lectures, and meditations, cannot be understood apart from the concrete life he lived which, incidentally, is to draw attention to one of bonhoeffers enduring theological convictions about what a life of discipleship to jesus should look. Dejonge presents bonhoeffers lutheran theology of justification focused on the interpersonal presence of christ in word, sacrament, and church.
300 1468 692 602 938 266 1625 232 112 619 852 1140 196 366 487 239 1346 709 1364 929 81 1386 1013 949 566 201 1421 170 1602 854 86 563 1419 1306 1165 1167 452 330 1279 424 17 645 41 569 872 262 1066 97