Bonhoeffer

Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy

By: Eric Metaxas, Timothy Keller

Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner, Eric Metaxas

Who better to face the greatest evil of the 20th century than a humble man of faith?

As Adolf Hitler and the Nazis seduced a nation, bullied a continent, and attempted to exterminate the Jews of Europe, a small number of dissidents and saboteurs worked to dismantle the Third Reich from the inside. One of these was Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor and author.

In this New York Times bestselling biography, Eric Metaxas takes both strands of Bonhoeffer's life—the theologian and the spy—and draws them together to tell a searing story of incredible moral courage in the face of monstrous evil.

In Bonhoeffer, Metaxas presents the fullest account of Bonhoeffer's life, including his:

• heart-wrenching decision to leave the safe haven of America to return to Hitler's Germany
• involvement in the famous Valkyrie plot and in "Operation 7," the effort to smuggle Jews into neutral Switzerland
• lifelong dedication to sharing the tenets of his faith

This edition, revised and with a new introduction from the author, shares the deeply moving story through previously unavailable documents, including personal letters, detailed journal entries, and firsthand personal accounts to reveal never-before-seen dimensions of Bonhoeffer's life and work.

Praise for Bonhoeffer:

"Metaxas has created a biography of uncommon power--intelligent, moving, well researched, vividly written, and rich in implication for our own lives. Or to put it another way: Buy this book. Read it. Then buy another copy and give it to a person you love. It's that good." --Archbishop Charles Chaput, author, First Things

"Metaxas tells Bonhoeffer's story with passion and theological sophistication." —Wall Street Journal

"Metaxas presents Bonhoeffer as a clear-headed, deeply convicted Christian who submitted to no one and nothing except God and his Word." --Christianity Today

"Metaxas has written a book that adds a new dimension to World War II, a new understanding of how evil can seize the soul of a nation and a man of faith can confront it." --Thomas Fleming, author, The New Dealers’ War

©2011 Eric Metaxas, Timothy Keller (P)2020 Thomas Nelson

this book is absolutely Life changing.

don't rush. rewind, think, let it challenge you. you will be changed forever. i am forever grateful.

Every Christian Must Read This!

The Bride of Christ needs to re-evaluate Her message to America. The Xanax Jesus is not real. Jesus directed us to suffer well.
If you’re not suffering for Christ, you’re doing it wrong.

The world needs more Bonhoeffer

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was an inspirational human being. He chose to live by his convictions, and he died doing what was right. His life is downright astounding, and his story should be taught everywhere.

Sobering and important history

A powerful work necessary and required reading for our current cultural moment concerning what did happen and could happen again. Tyranny and a complicit church are a dangerous combination.

Amazing life

So moving, beautifully written. Eric has shared this story with both admiration and honesty. In this time where empty shallow narcissists dominate our culture this is a man whose life should be celebrated and embraced.