Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Called by God

by Elizabeth Raum

Dietrich Called by God

Genres: Religion, Biography

184 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

As a child, I loved writing reports. For me, doing research has always been a kind of treasure hunt. My treasures are the facts that create pictures of past worlds and faraway places. I've put those facts into nearly 100 biographies, histories, and science books for young readers. I've also written two picture books and several interactive adventures that place you, the reader, inside the story. I hope that all my books lead you to imagine yourself in some intriguing place among fascinating people. Every book should take readers on new adventures in this big, beautiful world of ours.

Happy travels!

Author website: www.elizabethraumbooks.com

Reviews

[John]

A refreshing and informative 170 + pages survey of Bonhoeffer's life, a true heor and model of a faith filled life and one who lives his faith even when it leads to his death.. This should be the first book on Bonhoeffer one reads to get the full sweep of the major points in his life, family, theology and death.

[Wildon Mitter]

This book talks about Nazi Germany. The parallels between what happened 80 years ago seem to be repeating in the US.

[Zach]

This is a wonderful, concise look at an amazing man and Christian. A telling fact: very few people new Bonhoeffer (or even knew of him) during his short life. It wasn't until after his letters and incomplete book were published after his execution by the Nazis that the world was able to fully appreciate his contribution to theology.

[Gail]

An accessible and inspiring introduction to Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life and work.

"Bonhoeffer has been crucial in helping people throughout the world, including civil rights activists in the United States, to realize that obeying Christ's commands means helping the weak and the suffering, no matter the cost."