Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of discipleship. Challenging the myth, recovering his call to peacemaking. Dietrich bonhoeffer s dramatic biography, a son of privilege who suffered imprisonment and execution after involving himself in a conspiracy to kill hitler and overthrow the third reich, has helped make him one of the most influential christian figures of the twentieth century. For the first time in nearly 20 years, the essential theological writings of dietrich bonhoeffer have been drawn together in a helpful and concise onevolume format. Luther, bonhoeffer, and public ethics by dejonge, michael p. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. For the first time, a representative collection of all bonhoeffer s theological works is available in a single volume, edited by bonhoeffer scholars clifford j. The word against the wheel 2018, bonhoeffer s reception of luther 2017, and the bonhoeffer reader coedited with clifford j. The bonhoeffer reader brings the best english translation to readers, students, and scholars and provides a readymade introduction to the thought of this essential thinker.
Endorsements this outstanding compendium of bonhoeffers writings is unmatched in. This is a valuable work that reveals fascinating insights into bonhoeffer himself and his relation to the church. Bonhoeffer, a lutheran pastor and theologian, took part in the plots being planned by members of the abwehr military intelligence office to assassinate hitler. Bonhoeffers theological formation paperback michael p. While it might seem that this is merely stating the blatantly obvious, its essential that it be borne in mind when discussing michael p. Dietrich bonhoeffer reading room tyndale university.
His previous publications include bonhoeffers theological formation 2012 and the bonhoeffer reader coedited with clifford j. Berlin, barth, and protestant theology examines the academic formation of dietrich bonhoeffer theology, arguing that the young bonhoeffer reinterpreted for a modern intellectual context the lutheran understanding of the. The classic study of dietrich bonhoeffer s social thought, now expanded with neverbeforepublished bonhoeffer letters. Michael p dejonge university of south florida academia. Aids understanding of bonhoeffer s thought by analysing the lutheran character of his thinking. But before he was known as a martyr or a hero, he was a student and teacher of theology. This book outlines the lutheran contours of dietrich bonhoeffers theology. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Dejonge has offered an insightful and exciting study focussed on bonhoeffer s second dissertation in view of systematic theology in historical perspective. In bonhoeffer on resistance leading bonhoeffer scholar michael p. Pdf bonhoeffers concept of the west michael p dejonge. Mark chapman, the journal of ecclesiastical history, in bonhoeffers theological formation, michael dejonge presents students of bonhoeffer with a crucial resource. The essential theological writings of dietrich bonhoeffer are now in one convenient volume. Dietrich bonhoeffer s strong statements in support of peace have encouraged stanley hauerwas and other interpreters to read him, explicitly or implicitly, as participating in the theological tradition of the peace churches. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Bonhoeffer s theological formation is one of the best books that has been written on bonhoeffer s theology. Buy the hardcover book bonhoeffers theological formation. Bonhoeffer worked on the book in the early 1940s and intended it to be his magnum opus.
Mar 20, 2014 excerpts are taken from the completed works of bonhoeffer, dietrich bonhoeffer works, in english in 16 volumes plus an index published by fortress press. As clifford green helpfully notes in his introduction to the english translation of dietrich bonhoeffer s ethics, bonhoeffer hoped in this book to contribute to the reconstruction of life in germany and the west in the peace that would follow the second world war. Bonhoeffers reception of luther kindle edition by dejonge. Feb 09, 2017 in bonhoeffer s reception of luther, michael p. Green and michael dejonge, the first collection in 20 years of the essential theological writings of dietrich bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffers reception of luther dejonge, michael p. 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. Throughout the years of his politicaltheological engagement, from the nazi rise to power in 193233 to the drafting of ethics and related writing in 194043, he participated in ongoing conversations within lutheran social ethics on the issues of, among others, the two kingdoms and. Green is professor emeritus of theology, hartford seminary, connecticut, and author of numerous works on bonhoeffer. Sheds light on bonhoeffer s thinking, lends it coherence, and makes sense of otherwise difficult interpretive problems.
All bonhoeffer scholarship recognizes the importance of bonhoeffers commitment to peace as well as his advocacy for nonviolence. This is an important book which deserves to be widely read. Luther, bonhoeffer, and public ethics by michael p. The bridge between this theology and bonhoefferas ethical. Studies religious studies, historical theology, and history of. He teaches in the areas of the history of christian thought, theories and methods in religious studies, modern religious thought, and theoretical issues in religion and politics. The bonhoeffer reader follows on the heels of the newly completed 16volume dietrich bonhoeffer works english edition dbwe, a major 25year translation. In addition to his other siblings, dietrich had a twin sister, sabine bonhoeffer leibholz.
Michael dejonge is professor and chair of religious studies. His scholarship has focused on the twentiethcentury german theologian dietrich bonhoeffer, with monographs including bonhoeffers theological formation. Martin luther, dietrich bonhoeffer, and political theologies. The bridge between this theology and bonhoeffer s ethicalpolitical reflections is his twokingdoms thinking. Dietrich bonhoeffer books biography and list of works. Bonhoeffer s theological formation berlin, barth, and protestant theology michael p. He is the executive director of the dietrich bonhoeffer works. Nov 16, 20 now featured in the patheos book club the bonhoeffer reader edited by clifford j. Michael dejonge is a leader among the younger generation of bonhoeffer scholars, author of the widely respected bonhoeffer s theological formation. He is the author of bonhoeffer s theological formation.
But bonhoeffer s political theology was thoroughly lutheran. Who can really be faithful in great things if he has not learned to be faithful in the things of daily life. Offers a fresh reading of bonhoeffer s relationship to barth. 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. The fact that hauerwas and others have asserted bonhoeffer s commitment to nonviolence despite abundant evidence to the contrary reveals a blind spot that develops from reading bonhoeffer s thinking in general and his statements about peace in particular as if they were part of an anabaptist theological framework rather than his own lutheran one. With bonhoeffers theological formation 2012, michael p.
Bonhoeffers theological formation hardcover michael p. Based on the most accurate texts possible, these translations correct earlier misunderstandings. 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. Bonhoeffers reception of luther oxford scholarship. Michael dejonge contact author university of south florida email tampa, fl 33620 united states. The bridge between this theology and bonhoefferas ethicalpolitical reflections is his twokingdoms thinking.
His previous publications include bonhoeffer s reception of luther 2017, bonhoeffer s theological formation 2012, and the bonhoeffer reader coedited with clifford j. Aug 29, 2011 one of these was dietrich bonhoeffera pastor and author. Green and michael dejonge, the first collection in 20 years of the essential theological. Picking up where his previous monograph left off bonhoeffers theological formation. Illustrates that bonhoeffer has a systematic, differentiated, and welldeveloped vision of political activity and resistance. Dejonge offers a nuanced and original exploration of bonhoeffer s resistance thinking in its proper political, historical and theological context. The phrase germany and the west is significant, of course. Aug 30, 2018 buy the kobo ebook book bonhoeffer on resistance. Dejonge his research has focused on the twentiethcentury german theologian dietrich bonhoeffer, and he sits on the board of the international bonhoeffer society and is a coeditor of the journal, dietrich bonhoeffer yearbook. Dejonge has offered an insightful and exciting study focussed on bonhoeffers second dissertation in view of systematic theology in historical perspective. Dejonge begins with a brief account of the theological story in which bonhoeffer imbeds his account of political life. Dejonge supports his thesis primarily through two strands of evidence.
Michael dejonge is graduate director at the university of south florida. He is the author of bonhoeffers theological formation 2012. Dejonge is professor and chair of religious studies at the university of south florida. Bonhoeffers concept of the west by michael dejonge ssrn. Berlin, barth, and protestant theology oup, 2012dejonge argues that bonhoeffers thinking was. Those familiar with bonhoeffers theology will appreciate the discipline and the clarity with which dejonge engages bonhoeffers habilitationschrift, act and being.
Dietrich bonhoeffers dramatic biography, a son of privilege who suffered imprisonment and execution after involving himself in a conspiracy to kill hitler and overthrow the third reich, has helped make him one of the most influential figures of the twentieth century. Jun 26, 2018 an insightful and compelling reading of dietrich bonhoeffer s early theology. Provides a philosophically and historically informed close reading of bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffer was born on 4 february 1906 in breslau, germany into a large family. Luther, bonhoeffer, and public ethics by dejonge, michael. The clarity and precision with which dejonge engages in his theological argument is matched by a keen awareness that any systematic claim has to ground itself in a clear. Berlin, barth, and protestant theology by michael p. Bonhoeffer on resistance the word against the wheel michael p. Stephen plant, dean and directory of studies in theology, trinity hall.
Dejonge teaches the history of christian thought at the university of south florida. Provides a philosophically and historically informed close reading of bonhoeffer s early theology. His previous publications include bonhoeffers reception of luther 2017, bonhoeffers theological formation 2012, and the bonhoeffer reader coedited with clifford j. Dejonge has engaged in a thorough analysis of bonhoeffers resistance thinking. His current research focuses on the twentiethcentury, german theologian dietrich bonhoeffer. Identifies recent references to bonhoeffer in relation to political struggle, particularly in the united states. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading bonhoeffers reception of luther. Greg thornbury, phd, dean of the school of christian studies at union university. To establish the conceptual background necessary for understanding bonhoeffers resistance thinking, michael p. Dejonges recentlyreleased work, bonhoeffer s reception of luther, from oxford university press, digs deep to trace bonhoeffer s development as a theologian, arguing, unconventionally for an englishlanguage volume, that he was a remarkably consistent student of luther throughout his career. Dejonge is associate professor of religious studies at the university of south florida, where he teaches on the history of christian theology and topics in modern religious thought. Clifford green and michael dejong have assembled a marvelous collection of primary writings and letters of dietrich bonhoeffer, allowing the reader, who will not be securing all sixteen volumes of the dietrich bonhoeffer works english but, who desires to read the most important and representative of his works, to reap the inspiration of this twentieth century theological giant.
Patheos book club features the bonhoeffer reader edited by clifford j. The presence of christ in karl barth, franz hildebrandt. The bonhoeffer reader isbn 9780800699451 pdf epub michael. Dejonges book on dietrich bonhoeffer s theopolitical vision of resistance is a concise response to recent conflicting invocations of a bonhoeffer moment by both conservative and liberal christians in the united states. His previous publications include bonhoeffer s theological formation 2012 and the bonhoeffer reader coedited with clifford j. 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. This page is designed to help make writings on and by dietrich bonhoeffer available to those without easy access to a theological library. Illustrates that bonhoeffer has a systematic, differentiated, and welldeveloped. Metaxas bonhoeffer is a monumental achievement and a deeply important work.
Michael p dejonge, university of south florida, religious studies department, faculty member. Ethik is an unfinished book by dietrich bonhoeffer that was edited and published after his death by eberhard bethge in 1949. With bonhoeffer s theological formation 2012, michael p. Green is bonhoeffer chair scholar at union theological seminary, new york, and project director of the early career germanamerican bonho. The bridge between this theology and bonhoeffer s ethical. Dejonges thesis in bonhoeffer s reception of luther may be summed up as saying the best interpretative framework for understanding dietrich bonhoeffer s theology and thought is by understanding him as a lutheran theologian specifically engaged in luthers thought. The clarity and precision with which dejonge engages in his theological argument is matched by a keen awareness that any.
Abwehr already april arrested aryan clause asked august barmen barth became began berlin bishop bell bonhoeffer wrote bonhoeffer s central security office christ church committee church foreign office church government church struggle conference confessing church confessional congregations consistory council of brethren course dahlem decision. He is the author of bonhoeffer s theological formation 2012. Berlin, barth, and protestant theology 9780199639786 by michael p. Dejonge is associate professor and graduate director in the religious studies department at the university of south florida. Dejonge presents bonhoeffer s lutheran theology of justification focused on the interpersonal presence of christ in word, sacrament, and church. Translating religion advances thinking about translation as a critical category in religious studies, combining theoretical reflection about processes of translation in religion with focused case studies that are international, interdisciplinary, and interreligious. Prompted by the 2017 commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the protestant reformation, this book examines the legacy of martin luther in the life, work, and reception of dietrich bonhoeffer, the most widely read modern lutheran theologian. The word against the wheel 2018, bonhoeffers reception of luther 2017. Bonhoeffers reception of luther kindle edition by dejonge, michael p download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It will be of deep interest to readers of theology and history alike. Nov 01, 20 clifford green and michael dejong have assembled a marvelous collection of primary writings and letters of dietrich bonhoeffer, allowing the reader, who will not be securing all sixteen volumes of the dietrich bonhoeffer works english but, who desires to read the most important and representative of his works, to reap the inspiration of this twentieth century theological giant.
Jul 14, 2015 michael dejonge s primary teaching area is the history of christian thought, especially from the reformation forward. Berlin, barth, and protestant theology 1st edition. As a result, luther remains a largely untouched hermeneutic key in bonhoeffer interpretation. To establish the conceptual background necessary for understanding bonhoeffer s resistance thinking, michael p. He is the author of bonhoeffers theological formation. In this book, internationally recognized bonhoeffer scholar michael dejonge provides an account of bonhoeffers resistance thinking as a whole, situated in the. It makes a significant contribution to scholarly literature and is likely to be at the centre of debates about bonhoeffer s early theology for quite some time. The editors of this reader, an older and a younger bonhoeffer scholar, chose texts that are most representative of bonhoeffer as a theologian, rather than bonhoeffer as preacher or individual. Dejonge, michael, the presence of christ in karl barth, franz hildebrandt, and dietrich bonhoeffer 2009. Michael dejonge usf department of religious studies.
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