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"Cheap grace is the mortal enemy of our church. Our struggle today
is for costly grace." And with that sharp warning to his own
church, which was engaged in bitter conflict with the official
nazified state church, Dietrich Bonhoeffer began his book
Discipleship (formerly entitled The Cost of Discipleship).
Originally published in 1937, it soon became a classic exposition
of what it means to follow Christ in a modern world beset by a
dangerous and criminal government. At its center stands an
interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount: what Jesus demanded of
his followers-and how the life of discipleship is to be continued
in all ages of the post- resurrection church. "Every call of Jesus
is a call to death," Bonhoeffer wrote. His own life ended in
martyrdom on April 9, 1945. Freshly translated from the German
critical edition, Discipleship provides a more accurate rendering
of the text and extensive aids and commentary to clarify the
meaning, context, and reception of this work and its attempt to
resist the Nazi ideology then infecting German Christian churches.
Dorothee Soelle once wrote, Dietrich Bonhoeffer is the one German
theologian who will lead us into the third millennium." As we near
the end of the first decade of this third millennium, Bonhoeffer
continues to inspire new generations as a spiritual guide for their
actions on behalf of peace and social justice. This book by Geffrey
Kelly provides a critical analysis and reading guide to two of the
spiritual classics that are now available in new English
translations. 'Reading Bonhoeffer' offers a running commentary of
each segment of these popular texts along with discussion questions
suitable for the university and seminary classroom as well as
parish adult education programmes. In a final section of the book,
Kelly excerpts and analyzes three significant texts by Bonhoeffer
on the need for world peace against the rising militarism and
continued glorification of war. Geffrey B. Kelly is Professor of
Systematic Theology at La Salle University, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania. Best known for his research and publications on the
theology and spirituality of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Kelly is past
president of the International Bonhoeffer Society, English Language
Section. The present book is the offshoot of his editorial work for
the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works English Edition. Among his recent
works on Bonhoeffer are 'Liberating Faith' (2002), 'The Cost of
Moral Leadership' (2002), and 'A Testament to Freedom' (1995).
In this book, a physician, well-known for praying with his
patients, and an award-winning professor of theology share their
insights on how religious faith can provide help in the healing
process of today's health care ministry. The authors avoid
rehashing analytical theories on suffering and the "miracles" of
healing they may have seen, instead examining how personal faith
can enhance the immune system, how a spiritual outlook can help
bear the burden of suffering and grief, and how forbearance and
forgiveness are crucial in maintaining a healthy attitude toward
life.
Description: Though Soren Kierkegaard and Dietrich Bonhoeffer both
made considerable contributions to twentieth-century thought, they
are rarely considered together. Against Kierkegaard's melancholic
individual, Bonhoeffer stands as the champion of the church and
community. In Attacks on Christendom, Matthew D. Kirkpatrick
challenges these stereotypical readings of these two vital
thinkers. Through an analysis of such concepts as epistemology,
ethics, Christology, and ecclesiology, Kirkpatrick reveals
Kierkegaard's significant influence on Bonhoeffer throughout his
work. Kirkpatrick shows that Kierkegaard underlies not only
Bonhoeffer's spirituality but also his concepts of knowledge,
being, and community. So important is this relationship that it was
through Kierkegaard's powerful representation of Abraham and Isaac
that Bonhoeffer came to adhere to an ethic that led to his
involvement in the assassination attempts against Hitler. However,
this relationship is by no means one-sided. Attacks on Christendom
argues for the importance of Bonhoeffer as an interpreter of
Kierkegaard, drawing Kierkegaard's thought into his own unique
context, forcing Kierkegaard to answer very different questions.
Bonhoeffer helps in converting the obscure, obdurate Dane into a
thinker for his own, unique age. Both Kierkegaard and Bonhoeffer
have been criticized and misunderstood for their final works that
lay bare the religious climates of their nations. In the final
analysis, Attacks on Christendom argues that these works are not
unfortunate endings to their careers, but rather their fulfilment,
drawing together the themes that had been brewing throughout their
work. Endorsements: ""Kierkegaard and Bonhoeffer are undoubtedly
two of the greatest figures of modern theology, and there has been
much speculation and suggestion as to the influence of the one on
the other. However, Kirkpatrick is the first to have documented the
scope of Bonhoeffer's reading of Kierkegaard and laid the
foundations for a proper scholarly assessment of their
relationship, including recognition of their differences. But he
does more than this, since he goes on to explore the interweaving
of shared themes in their two bodies of work and to show how they
combine to offer both a powerful critique of conventional
Christianity and a vision for the renewal of Christian
discipleship. Kirkpatrick's work is an excellent example of how to
combine Christian commitment and scholarly rigor and may be
strongly commended to all contemporary Christians who are seriously
concerned about the church's uncertain, intellectual response to
modernity."" --George Pattison Christ Church, Oxford ""Finally we
have a book on Kierkegaard and Bonhoeffer that reflects a
comprehensive study of both men, thereby providing a solid basis
for future research in the area as well as identifying in the two a
powerful, shared voice for speaking to today's world."" --Andrew J.
Burgess Professor of Philosophy Emeritus The University of New
Mexico About the Contributor(s): Matthew D. Kirkpatrick is tutor in
Theology and Ethics at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford.
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Geffrey B. Kelly; Foreword by John W Matthews
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Description: Dorothee Soelle once wrote, ""Dietrich Bonhoeffer is
the one German theologian who will lead us into the third
millennium."" As we near the end of the first decade of this third
millennium, Bonhoeffer continues to inspire new generations as a
spiritual guide for their actions on behalf of peace and social
justice. This book by Geffrey Kelly provides a critical analysis
and reading guide to two of the spiritual classics that are now
available in new translations through Fortress Press. Reading
Bonhoeffer offers a running commentary of each segment of these
popular texts along with discussion questions suitable for the
university and seminary classroom as well as parish adult education
programs. In a final section of the book, Kelly excerpts and
analyzes three significant texts by Bonhoeffer on the need for
world peace against the rising militarism and continued
glorification of war in Germany and other European nations.
Endorsements: Geffrey Kelly fuses personal characteristics that
define him--deep sensitivity for spirituality, ecumenical openness
and knowledge, the discipline of individual and communal practice
of devotion, a sharp eye for contextuality, and his unmistakable
Irish passion--and mingles them into this study of two widely
acclaimed works by Bonhoeffer. The combination of those elements,
and his intimate knowledge of the literature by and on Bonhoeffer,
make for a fresh, well-written, and compelling introduction . . .
and highlight Dietrich Bonhoeffer's relevance for living in today's
context as followers of Christ. --H. Martin Rumscheidt Atlantic
School of Theology Halifax, Nova Scotia Reading Bonhoeffer--both
vintage Kelly and vintage Bonhoeffer--will serve to introduce yet
another generation to this important voice from the church's
immediate past. Specialists and those looking for an introduction
to Bonhoeffer's faith and witness, as well as the average Christian
seeking to grow in faith, will benefit from this text. In this
presentation, both Bonhoeffer's and Kelly's passion for Christian
discipleship comes through. --H. Gaylon Barker V. P., International
Bonhoeffer Society, English Language Section Editor, Theological
Education at Finkenwalde, 1935-1937 Geffrey Kelley, a prolific
writer in the field of theology and religion, has now provided what
I think is his best and most helpful work in spirituality--a work
useful for ordinary readers as well as scholars in living their own
daily lives."" --Charles W. Sensel United Methodist Minister
Emeritus Board Member, International Bonhoeffer Society, English
Language Section About the Contributor(s): Geffrey B. Kelly is
Professor of Systematic Theology at La Salle University,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Best known for his research and
publications on the theology and spirituality of Dietrich
Bonhoeffer, Kelly is past president of the International Bonhoeffer
Society, English Language Section. The present book is the offshoot
of his editorial work for the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works English
Edition--the new translations and critical editions of the
collected writings of Bonhoeffer, which are being published by
Fortress Press. Among his recent works on Bonhoeffer are Liberating
Faith (2002), The Cost of Moral Leadership (2002), and A Testament
to Freedom: (1995).
Karl Rahner's (1904-84) creative proposals in theological areas
made him one of the giants of 20th-century theology. The depth of
his contributions has made study of Rahner's writings difficult,
but Kelly's anthology of Rahner's writings overcomes the obstacles
beautifully. A select bibliography neatly organizes the vast work
by and on Rahner. Part of The Making of Modern Theology Series.
"Cheap grace is the mortal enemy of our church. Our struggle today
is for costly grace." And with that sharp warning to his own
church, which was engaged in bitter conflict with the official
nazified state church, Dietrich Bonhoeffer began his book
Discipleship (formerly entitled The Cost of Discipleship).
Originally published in 1937, it soon became a classic exposition
of what it means to follow Christ in a modern world beset by a
dangerous and criminal government. At its center stands an
interpretation of the Sermon on the Mount: what Jesus demanded of
his followersand how the life of discipleship is to be continued in
all ages of the post- resurrection church. "Every call of Jesus is
a call to death," Bonhoeffer wrote. His own life ended in martyrdom
on April 9, 1945. Freshly translated from the German critical
edition, Discipleship provides a more accurate rendering of the
text and extensive aids and commentary to clarify the meaning,
context, and reception of this work and its attempt to resist the
Nazi ideology then infecting German Christian churches.
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