Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Witness to Jesus Christ

by John W. de Gruchy (Editor)

Overview

Bonhoeffer's theological brilliance, committed discipleship, ecumenical insight and courageous participation in the struggle against Nazism have profoundly shaped contemporary Christian understanding and action. Although his early death at the hands of the Gestapo prevented him from providing us with a full and systematic theology, his writings are remarkably extensive and have become increasingly influential. This volume concentrates on the key texts and ideas in Bonhoeffer's thought. It presents the essential Bonhoeffer for students and the general reader. John de Gruchy's introductory essay and notes on the selected texts set Bonhoeffer in his historical context, chart the development of his thought and indicate the significance of his theology in the development of Christian theology as a whole. Substantial selections from Bonhoeffer's work illustrate key themes:

His theological foundations

Christology and reality

Confessing Christ concretely

The life of free responsibility

Christ in a world come of age

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800634049
Publisher:	1517 Media
Publication date:	09/26/1991
Series:	Making of Modern Theology
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.88(d)

About the Author

John de Gruchy is professor emeritus of Christian studies and a senior scholar at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. He is also an Extraordinary Professor at Stellenbosch University.

Table of Contents

Abbreviations

Acknowledgments

Editor's Note

Introduction

The Development of Bonhoeffer's Theology

Selected Texts

1 Theological Foundations

2 Christology and Reality

3 Confessing Christ Concretely

4 The Life of Free Responsibility

5 Christ in a World Come of Age

Selected Bibliography

Notes to the introduction

Index of names

Index of places and subjects