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Despite Dietrich Bonhoeffer's earlier theological achievements and
writings, it was his correspondence and notes from prison that
electrified the postwar world six years after his death in 1945.
The materials gathered and selected by his friend Eberhard Bethge
in Letters and Papers from Prison not only brought Bonhoeffer to a
wide and appreciative readership, especially in North America, they
also introduced to a broad readership his novel and exciting ideas
of religionless Christianity, his open and honest theological
appraisal of Christian doctrines, and his sturdy, if sorely tried,
faith in face of uncertainty and doubt. This splendid volume, in
some ways the capstone of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works, presents
the full array of Bonhoeffer's 1943-1945 prison letters and
theological writings. Using the acclaimed DBWE translation, adapted
to a more accessible format, this new edition features supplemental
material from Victoria J. Barnett and an insightful introduction by
John W. de Gruchy to clarify the theological meaning and social
importance of Bonhoeffer's prison writings.
Kairos is used in the New Testament to signify a pivotal moment in
history: a critical time of judgement and opportunity where chaos
must be faced and one must change their ways before it becomes
irreparable. Confronted by the Covid-19 pandemic and mandatory
isolation, John de Gruchy felt a similar need to adapt and respond.
In doing so, he found a deepening in his desire for authentic
humanity, genuine community, and the opportunity affirm his
conviction that true humanity is rooted in God, wisdom, and the
struggle for justice. Mixing theology, history, anecdote,
spirituality, social commentary, and practical suggestions, This
Monastic Moment reflects on this period, and argues that now is the
opportune time to embrace the opportunity God has given to receive
the coming kingdom in greater fullness. This urgency echoes St
Benedict of Nursia's call to 'listen', 'wake up', and 'run'
while there is still light before 'the darkness of death'. With
consideration given both to contemplation and action, to prayer and
justice, de Gruchy's own personal pilgrimage provides the tools to
embark upon, or aid, your own. Â
Despite Dietrich Bonhoeffer's earlier theological achievements and
writings, it was his correspondence and notes from prison that
electrified the postwar world six years after his death in 1945.
The materials gathered and selected by his friend Eberhard Bethge
in Letters and Papers from Prison not only brought Bonhoeffer to a
wide and appreciative readership, especially in North America, they
also introduced to a broad readership his novel and exciting ideas
of religionless Christianity, his open and honest theological
appraisal of Christian doctrines, and his sturdy, if sorely tried,
faith in face of uncertainty and doubt. This splendid volume, in
many ways the capstone of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works, is the
first unabridged collection of Bonhoeffer's 19431945 prison letters
and theological writings. Here are over 200 documents that include
extensive correspondence with his family and Eberhard Bethge (much
of it in English for the first time), as well as his theological
notes, and his prison poems. The volume offers an illuminating
introduction by editor John de Gruchy and an historical Afterword
by the editors of the original German volume: Christian Gremmels,
Eberhard Bethge, and Renate Bethge.
Creation and Fall originated in lectures given by Dietrich
Bonhoeffer at the University of Berlin in the winter semester of
1932-33 during the demise of the Weimar Republic and the birth of
the Third Reich. In the course of these events, Bonhoeffer called
his students to focus their attention on the word of God as the
word of truth in a time of turmoil.
Creation and Fall originated in lectures given by Dietrich
Bonhoeffer at the University of Berlin in the winter semester of
1932-33 during the demise of the Weimar Republic and the birth of
the Third Reich. In the course of these events, Bonhoeffer called
his students to focus their attention on the word of God the word
of truth in a time of turmoil.
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The Polyphony of Life (Hardcover)
Andreas Pangritz; Edited by John W. De Gruchy, John Morris
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Sawdust and Soul (Paperback)
William J Everett, John W. De Gruchy
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Sawdust and Soul (Hardcover)
William J Everett, John W. De Gruchy
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John Calvin (Hardcover)
John W. De Gruchy
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John Calvin (Paperback)
John W. De Gruchy
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About the Contributor(s): John de Gruchy is Emeritus Professor of
Christian Studies at the University of Cape Town, where he taught
for over thirty years. He is currently a Senior Research Scholar at
the University of Cape Town and an Extraordinary Professor at the
University of Stellenbosch. De Gruchy, who has doctorates in both
theology and the social sciences, is author of The Church Struggle
in South Africa and a number of other significant books.
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