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Bonhoeffer for Armchair Theologians Paperback – Illustrated, October 7, 2009

by Stephen R. Haynes (Author), Lori Brandt Hale (Author)
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This latest volume in the ever-popular WJK Armchair series turns its sights on contemporary theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945). Born in Breslau, Germany, Bonhoeffer led quite an intriguing life. This book, with dozens of illustrations by artist Ron Hill, highlights Bonhoeffer's background and theological education; his time at Union Seminary in New York City; his involvement in the resistance movement against Adolf Hitler; and his participation in the plot to assassinate Hitler.

Written by experts but designed for the novice, the Armchair series provides accurate, concise, and witty overviews of some of the most profound moments and theologians in Christian history. These books are essential supplements for first-time encounters with primary texts, lucid refreshers for scholars and clergy, and enjoyable reads for the theologically curious.

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Stephen R. Haynes is Professor of Religious Studies at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of The Bonhoeffer Phenomenon: Portraits of a Protestant Saint and The Bonhoeffer Legacy: Post-Holocaust Perspectives.

Lori Brandt Hale is Associate Professor of Religion and Director of General Education at Augsburg College in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Westminster John Knox Press; Illustrated edition (October 7, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0664230105
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0664230104
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.25 x 7.75 inches
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    Stephen R. Haynes is Professor of Religious Studies and Director of the Liberal Arts in Prison Program at Rhodes College in Memphis and Theologian-in-Residence at Idlewild Presbyterian Church. He is the author or editor of fourteen books, including The Last Segregated Hour: The Memphis Kneel-Ins and the Campaign for Southern Church Desegregation (Oxford, 2012) and Why Can't Church Be More Like an AA Meeting? And Other Questions Christians Ask about Recovery (Eerdmans, 2021).

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Randall C. Mcgrady-beach
5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing Better than Bonhoeffer
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2010
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I really like this series of biogaphical books. It mixes in theology and historical data that helps me understand more fully the era and context of the individual. This volume on Bonhoeffer was not an exception. I am again amazed that just a profound thinker would put his ideals into action at the risk of his own life. He certainly challenges me, by his life, to live with sacrifice, suffering, and soul-searching. This is a great introduction to one of the most influential writers of today. The cost he paid is not less then the cost he challenges us to make. May we be ever so mindful and faithful as we live into our theology.
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zunbrown
4.0 out of 5 stars All Worthwhile
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2017
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The Armchair Theologians series is just perfect for introductions into the most important church fathers. This is the fourth book of the series I have read (Augustine, Aquinas, Barth) and all have been a pleasure to read.
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Patrick J. Southam
5.0 out of 5 stars The Life and Thought of a Hero and Martyr
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2011
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This is another excellent entry in the "For Armchair Theologians" series. You will learn about Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life, career, and thought, including major themes of his work. This series is good if you either want to easily just learn the basics about historic Christians, or get started on learning about them as a launching point for further reading.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a hero!

I have previously read Bonhoeffer's "The Cost of Discipleship", "Life Together", "Ethics", "Temptation", and "Letters and Papers from Prison". I recommend all of these.
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David Michael Woods
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely introduction to Bonhoeffer
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2019
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This slim volume provides a comprehensive survey that combines Bonhoeffer’s life and thought in a way that is both accessible and reflective of Bonhoeffer’s own vision of discipleship as a truly integrated life lived in this world through Christ for others. Highly recommended.
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Keith Geckeler
3.0 out of 5 stars Advanced theology
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023
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I'm a seminary trained pastor--and this was a challenge for me. Great book--but not for "armchair" theologians.
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ebenezer
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Companion to Bonhoeffer Studies
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2012
I used this book as an "add-on" to by studies in a course I took on the modern church. One of the subjects that was under discussion was Bonhoeffer himself.

I used the recommended text books as well as Bonhoeffer's "Cost of discipleship" and I threw in this little beauty to help my slow mind with some simple clarifications on Bonhoeffer's thoughts.

The book discusses "Costly Grace" in 14 pages (93-106) and it just seemed for me so much more understandable than what my lecturers tried to convey. It was worth it for just that chapter.

Also, the illustrations helped out. I must have a real simple mind because just seeing the illustration of a god hanging from a rope to describe what is meant by "Deus Ex Machina" (p.123) just did it for me. I have even taught the concept with the illustration in my mind.

Its a good buy for what it is, an incredibly helpful supplement to Bonhoeffer.

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Riyawzidawn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book/series
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2018
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I have several books in this series and have been delighted with all of them! They're great "first biography" on a theologian, but they've got enough meat to be good for folks familiar with the theologian being studied.
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John W. Matthews
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic introduction!
Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2011
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A fantastic introduction to the life and theology of one of the twentieth century's most authentic witnesses for Jesus Christ. Hale and Haynes are seasoned Bonhoeffer scholars, active in the International Bonhoeffer Society, and have produced a marvelous piece for first-time readers or those well-acquainted with the legacy. Read it!
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