The Cambridge Companion to Dietrich Bonhoeffer (Cambridge Companions to Religion)

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.--Back cover This Companion serves as a guide for readers wanting to explore the thought and legacy of the great German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-45). The book shows why Bonhoeffer remains such an attractive figure to so many people of diverse backgrounds. Its chapters, written by authors from differing national, theological and church contexts, provide a helpful introduction to, and commentary on, Bonhoeffer's life, work and writing and so guide the reader along the complex paths of his thought. Experts set out comprehensively Bonhoeffer's political, social and cultural contexts, and offer biographical information which is indispensable for the understanding of his theology. Major themes arising from the theology, and different interpretations to it, lead the reader into a dialogue with this most influential of thinkers who remains both fascinating and challenging. There is a chronology, a glossary and an index THE CAMBRIDGE COMPANION TO DIETRICH BONHOEFFER 2 Contents 10 Notes on contributors 12 Preface 18 Glossary 21 Chronology 25 Part one 28 pdf_handler(2) 30 1 Bonhoeffer's Germany: the political context 30 2 The life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer 49 3 The formation of Bonhoeffer's theology 77 4 Bonhoeffer's literary legacy 98 5 The reception of Bonhoeffer's theology 120 6 Human sociality and Christian community 138 7 'Who is Jesus Christ; for us, today?' 159 8 Ecumenical witness for peace 179 9 Costly discipleship 198 10 Church, state and the 'Jewish question' 215 11 The ethics of responsible action 231 12 Christianity in a world come of age 251 13 Prayer and action for justice: Bonhoeffer's spirituality 271 Select English bibliography 294 Index of names 297 Index of Scripture references 300 This Companion serves as a guide for readers wanting to explore the thought and legacy of the great German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (b. 1906, executed by the Nazis 1945). 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 which is indispensable for the understanding of his theology. There are a chronology and a glossary.