The Cambridge Companion to Dietrich Bonhoeffer

The Cambridge Companion to Dietrich Bonhoeffer

by John W. de Gruchy
ISBN-10:
0521587816
ISBN-13:
9780521587815
Pub. Date:
05/13/1999
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10:
0521587816
ISBN-13:
9780521587815
Pub. Date:
05/13/1999
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
The Cambridge Companion to Dietrich Bonhoeffer

The Cambridge Companion to Dietrich Bonhoeffer

by John W. de Gruchy

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Overview

This Companion serves as a guide for readers wanting to explore the thought and legacy of the great German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-45). Its chapters, written by authors from differing national, theological and church contexts, provide an introduction to, and commentary on, Bonhoeffer's life and work, guiding the reader along the paths of his thought. Experts set out Bonhoeffer's political, social and cultural contexts, and offer biographical information that is indispensable for the understanding of his theology. There is a chronology and a glossary.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780521587815
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 05/13/1999
Series: Cambridge Companions to Religion
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 308
Product dimensions: 6.06(w) x 9.09(h) x 0.75(d)

Table of Contents

Notes on contribtuors; Preface; Glossary; Chronology; Part I. Bonhoeffer's Life and Legacy: 1. Bonhoeffer's Germany: the political context John A. Moses; 2. The life of Dietrich Bonheffer F. Burton Nelson; 3. The formation of Bonhoeffer's theology Martin Rumscheidt; 4. Bonhoeffer's literary legacy Wayne Floyd Whitson Jr; 5. The reception of Bonhoeffer's theology John W. de Gruchy; Part II. Major Themes in Bonhoeffer's Theology: 6. Human sociality and Christian community Clifford Green; 7. 'Who is Jesus Christ, for us, today?' Andreas Pangritz; 8. Ecumenical witness for peace Keith Clements; 9. Costly discipleship Haddon Willmer; 10. Church, state, and the 'Jewish Question' Ruth Zerner; 11. The ethics of responsible action Larry Rasmussen; 12. Christianity in a world come of age Peter Selby; 13. Prayer and action for justice: Bonhoeffer's spirituality Geffrey B. Kelly; Select English bibliography; Index.
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