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Reading Bonhoeffer (Hardcover)
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).
Foreword by H. Martin Rumscheidt This brief yet brilliant book
shows that the prison reflections of Dietrich Bonhoeffer contain
profound inspiration for all who desire to walk more closely with
Jesus in today's troubled and often troubling world. Illuminating
the context and content of Bonhoeffer's life and thought, Anxious
Souls Will Ask... uses writings of the famous Christian martyr to
critique the spirit of the age and to encourage in contemporary
Christians the depth of commitment required to stand firm against
the contemptuous winds of postmodern culture.
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