In this stimulating book, John W. de Gruchy points out the
relevance of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's thought for the life of the
church in South Africa, engaging in dialogue the theology of
Bonhoeffer and the theology of South Africa. Both Bonhoeffer's
theology and his life bore witness to the need for Christians to
come face to face with the pressing political and social issues of
the day. Bonhoeffer believed that to bear an authentic witness to
Christ in certain settings was to go against the stream; the church
in South Africa, says de Gruchy, faces the challenge to be just
such a "troublesome witness." He finds in Bonhoeffer's theology
direction and liberation for the oppressed -- as well s for the
privileged, who need to be "freed for others." Throughout, the book
demonstrates the abiding significance of Bonhoeffer's theology,
which, according to de Gruchy, derives from the fact that he was,
before all else, a witness to Jesus Christ. John de Gruchy is
Robert Selby Taylor Professor of Christian Studies and Director of
the Religion and Social Change Unit in the University of Cape Town.
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