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Till the Night Be Past: The Life and Times of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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This book is a good introduction to the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. FOr those who have never been in contact with Bonhoeffer, the writers give a good overview. For those who have already had some contact, they will find some useful information and good insight into his life. It doesn't give the depth of detail that Eberhard Bethpage gives but it does help to understand a man of deep faith and strong conviction. I highly recommend this book.

To the those of German descent, the terrible legacies of such cruelty and misuse of a country continue to disturb. How could it have happened? Much has been written to explain that.

Here, another view, that of a high class young man of exceptinal gifts, who travels widely and yet has principles of theology and country and thus, his renown in what would come of his country and church.

Having only read some of Bonhoeffer's books, this short bio was most interesting. With its terse style and paintbrush strokes of his life, one comes to grips with the maturity and unfolding of his interplay in such significant history, i.e. ecumenical movement, the War, etc.

This will not only serve to orient one to this interesting individual, but will serve to fuel one's desires to investigate more. To this end, the Selective Bibliography is included.

This book is a good introduction to the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. FOr those who have never been in contact with Bonhoeffer, the writers give a good overview. For those who have already had some contact, they will find some useful information and good insight into his life. It doesn't give the depth of detail that Eberhard Bethpage gives but it does help to understand a man of deep faith and strong conviction. I highly recommend this book.