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Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A Biography Paperback – February 18, 2000

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At a time when much of the world was either enticed with or entrapped by fascism, Dietrich Bonhoeffer dared to live the morally responsible Christian life to its most expressive, and tragic, end. As a theologically rooted opponent to National Socialism, and later as a member of the political resistance against Nazism, Bonhoeffer was recognized as a leader even by his enemies and was hanged by the Gestapo in 1945. His legacy has inspired many and has demonstrated his landmark life and works to be among the most important of the twentieth century and the most relevant for our times ahead.

This celebrated biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer by Eberhard BethgeBonhoeffer's friend, pupil, close associate and relative by marriagehas been fully reviewed, corrected, and clarified by leading Bonhoeffer scholar Victoria Barnett for this new edition of the classic and definitive work. With previous sections updated and expanded, and entirely new sections on Bonhoeffer's childhood never before seen in English, this edition is sure to be the most accurate and inspiring textual rendering of Bonhoeffer to date.

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"Some words Gorky used about Tolstoy come into my mind: 'Look what a wonderful man is living on this earth!' . . . Bethge has produced a monumental study of him which will surely stand as the definitive and authoritative work on the subject. Reading . . . it is a spiritual experience." -- - --Malcolm Muggeridge, The Observers

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Eberhard Bethge was an assistant to Dietrich Bonhoeffer from 1935 to 1940 at the Finkenwald Seminary and other places. He was a close friend and relative. He was also editor of the German edition of Bonhoeffer's collected works, now being published in translation by Fortress Press.



Victoria J. Barnett served from 2004-2014 as one of the general editors of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works, the English translation series of Bonhoeffer's complete works published by Fortress Press. She has lectured and written extensively about the Holocaust, particularly about the role of the German churches. Her published works include Bystanders: Conscience and Complicity during the Holocaust (1999) and For the Soul of the People: Protestant Protest against Hitler (1992). Since 2004 she has directed the Programs on Ethics, Religion, and the Holocaust at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. She is a graduate of Indiana University, Union Theological Seminary, New York, and George Mason University.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fortress Press; Revised ed. edition (February 18, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1068 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0800628446
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0800628444
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 2.3 x 8.9 inches
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    Victoria J. Barnett served as director of the Programs on Ethics, Religion, and the Holocaust at the U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum from 2004-2019. She was also one of the general editors of the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Works, the English translation series of Bonhoeffer's complete works published by Fortress Press. She has taught, lectured and written extensively about the role of different religious organizations during Holocaust, with a particular focus on German Protestantism, the international interfaith and ecumenical bodies, and the theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Her latest book is "'After Ten Years': Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Our Times." Twitter handle: @V_J_Barnett

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Stefan Gebhard
5.0 out of 5 stars Balanced, Objective and Intellectual
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This is well worth the time to read. Perhaps, the best biography written about Bonhoeffer. Bethge is intellectually honest in his assessment, considering that he was very close and knew Bonhoeffer personally. Bethge doesn’t have a political bent that sways in favor of either a conservative or liberal approach. Rather, this biographical account of Bonhoeffer is balanced and objective. It’s a great read and certainly deserves five stars.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The only authoritative biography of Bonhoeffer
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This is absolutely the best biography of Bonhoeffer on the market! Yes, it is terribly long and a very difficult read. I'm a fairly fast reader of technical biblical and theological books but it took me about a month to get to its end. Bethge gets into Bonhoeffer's head as no other person could. He was a seminary student of Bonhoeffer's and his dearest friend and confidant even during Dietrich's darkest hours. Dietrich told him his thoughts as he shared them with no one else. It is the remarkable story of Bonhoeffer's transformation from a "secular Lutheran" to a person of deep faith and eventually one whose faith cost him his life. Remarkable.

It is also a must read for anyone who reads Bonhoeffer's "Cost of Discipleship" and "Letters and Papers from Prison." Chapter 13 of the biography is the only source that will make any sense of "Letters and Papers from Prison" because most of the letters to his family sound optomistic but they were written in code so they'd pass through the Nazi censors, and they're really saying something quite different. His family knew full well the scope and hopelessness of Bonhoeffer's fate. So read Ch 13 before you read "Letters."

Unless you've read this biography you will never understand the depth of the man who lived it.
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Robin C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Important read
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Good detail and enlightening spiritual guide.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It is a big book and makes a big impression ...
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It is a big book and makes a big impression. It was somewhat difficult reading at times because of the long discussions on theology. A glossary at the end with definitions of religious terms and background on some of the theologians would be helpful to readers not versed in theology. But a book well worth reading.
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JBR
4.0 out of 5 stars Be patient for about the first 400 pages then it gets a lot better
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Very detailed about every facet of this mans life. He led a very interesting life. Torn between his faith and the responsibility of his duty to the government.
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Willie
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent read
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2013
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Written by a friend, this book contains very detailed and personal information on Bonhoeffer's life. I wasn't expecting such a huge volume, nor so much detail. I had been wanting a biography of Bonhoeffer for some time, so the reviews of this book convinced me to order it. I skimmed through parts but still, overall, gained good insight into his life, beliefs, experiences. Would recommend this as a 'keep for reference' book.
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Larry C
5.0 out of 5 stars Heavy reading, requiring focus, but well worth it!
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Bonhoeffer is/was a master at a minister's twin callings: Comfort the Afflicted and Afflict the Comfortable. I remain convicted and leaning even more on Grace after reading this classic work. His insights and exposition of Scripture exposé the reader to serious heart and mind reflection. Don't bother to buy or read if you simply desire to expand your knowledge but prefer to live as you do now. I'm still laboring to delve further into this Adventure with a man whose heart was HIS.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bonhoeffer in his time
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2022
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Book as advertised. I am using it to prepare a talk I am giving on Bonhoeffer and his influence and finding it very helpful; plenty detail but not losing sight of the bigger picture.
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ALEX BUSCH
5.0 out of 5 stars Indispensável para interpretar Bonhoeffer e sua teologia
Reviewed in Brazil on January 6, 2019
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Indispensável para se compreender Bonhoeffer porque sua vida, reflexão teológica e livros estão inter-relacionados. Bonhoeffer viveu na conturbada Alemanha entre a 1a e 2a Grandes Guerras, justamente a época da ascensão do Nazismo. Seus escritos tem este pano de fundo. Bethge conheceu Bonhoeffer no seminário (ilegal) da Igreja Confessante, um movimento de oposição à Igreja oficial que havia capitulado ao Estado nazista. Após a morte de Bonhoeffer, condenado ao enforcamento por sua atuação num atentado contra Adolf Hitler, Bethge organizou e editou seus escritos remancentes, em especial o livro Ética e Resistência e Submissão: cartas e escritos da prisão. E Bethge escreveu esta magnífica biografia, muito superior à biografia de Bonhoeffer escrita por Metaxas. A biografia por Bethge tem mais de 1000 páginas, completa e complexa de um período histórico complicado. É, entretanto, a melhor fonte para se conhecer a vida de Bonhoeffer e para melhor interpretar a sua teologia. Bethge, além de ser aluno e amigo pessoal de Bonhoeffer, casou com uma de suas sobrinhas Renate.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on January 10, 2017
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exaustive biography about exceptional man of integrity and true christian
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Wilhelm Sell
5.0 out of 5 stars Melhor
Reviewed in Brazil on December 22, 2018
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A mais conhecida e completa biografia de Bonhoeffer. Bethge era amigo pessoal e cunhado. Também teólogo.
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Pepe
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2013
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This huge tome is defiantly a challenge to get through, but worth the effort. Eberhard Bethge had knowledge that is unsurpassed by any other person who has written on the subject. If you just want a brief outline of the subject, this book is not the one you want, for that I would recommend Mextas. If you truly want to understand Bonhoeffer and gain insights to his theology then this is the answer.
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