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Bonhoeffer

Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy : a Righteous Gentile Vs. the Third Reich
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Jan 01, 2018
More of a hagiography than a biography, and a disturbing book in many ways. On the one hand, Bonhoeffer and his fellow conspirators against Hitler were clearly on the side of the angels. On the other hand, he espoused a theology which…
Sep 21, 2016bookloverjane rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What an inspiration - to read about a man who had such a deep Christian faith and who clearly understood the evil that was Hitler. Metaxas is a gifted writer.
janiwils
Aug 17, 2016janiwils rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An engrossing book about a fascinating man and the times he lived in. Very educational re history and religion.
May 10, 2016TSCPL_Librarian_Deb rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I cannot sing this books praises highly enough. It is a detailed and comprehensive account of the life of a man with a brilliant mind and inspiring spirit. In no way did I mind the details that were shared, for every part of Bonhoeffer's…
Nov 10, 2015I_dont_have_a_username rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A detailed biography of Bonhoeffer. The book may be challenging to read through, but if you read a bit each day, it will be a great accomplishment. :) otherwise, this book is greatly informative and amazingly written
Feb 01, 2015RLoewens rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Just loved this book! A very in-depth biography of a very fascinating man!
Feb 08, 2014
This is definitely a "heavier" read, primarily because of the rich vocabulary and prevalent theological references. However, don't let the size or reading level scare you, because, as is often the case, the greatest rewards come from the…
Sep 14, 2013Love_Legolas_111 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I'm soooooooooooooooooo glad I finally finished this book! Although this is definitely for high schoolers (mainly because of comprehension level), the story of Bonhoeffer is compelling; now I realize how important he was in his time. A…
Aug 25, 20124ntrvlr rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A fascinating and tragic tale of this Christian martyr to Nazi Germany. The book describes his development as a theologian so be prepared for much in-depth discussion.
Apr 03, 2012
Metaxas' biography has motivated me to seek to live out my Christian faith with more intelligence and courage. Bonhoeffer saw in advance where Hitler was taking Germany and the world. German churchgoers were easy prey for the dictator in…
samurai77
Feb 04, 2012samurai77 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A moving, thorough, and well-written account of a very brave man whose Christian faith was authentic and gave him a clear vision of the world that so many other Christians lacked.
Nov 30, 2011bette108 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
An extraordinarily research account of an extraordinary man. This book led me to a fuller understanding of Hitler's evil madness and the efforts good citizens made to curtail him.
Cubs74baseball
Apr 20, 2011Cubs74baseball rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is a MUST READ! Bonhoeffer is a true example of a Christian who lived out his faith. I just finished this book today and it's now one of my all-time favorites and I'm telling everyone I know to read it. I guarantee; you will…