Writings Selected with an Introduction

Modern Spiritual Masters

by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Robert Coles (Introduction)

The essential writings of one of the most significant Christian witnesses of this century sends a challenging message about martyrdom and resistance to evil.

Genres: Biography, Religion, Theology, Christian, Nonfiction

127 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1998

About the author

Works of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Protestant theologian of Germany, concern Christianity in the modern world; for his role in a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, people executed him.

Dietrich Bonhoeffer served as a Lutheran pastor. He, also a participant in the movement of Resistance against Nazism and a member, founded the confessing church. Members of the Abwehr, the military intelligence office planned his involvement, which resulted in his arrest in April 1943 and his subsequent hanging in April 1945 shortly before the end of the war. His secular view influenced very many people.

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Reviews

[gabriel ♔ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wish this had more of Bonhoeffer’s letters from prison included. It was nice to have an insight into his personal correspondence away from his ministry and theological positions, particularly because they show how his ideas began to change and how his faith was so engrained into his sense of self.

[Kenn Speicher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Doesn't do him justice. But a compelling place to start.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice, brief overview of his life and writings. I would read next either his biography or "The Cost of Discipleship."

[Carolyn Lockwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading the selections as a starting point. The preface was wordy and didn't add much to the selections.

[Hilary Keys · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super dry but well written. It was interesting to see the changes of his beliefs after ten years in prison.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bonhoeffer is always worth reading.