Bonhoeffer the Assassin?: Challenging The Myth, Recovering His Call To Peacemaking

Mark Thiessen Nation, Anthony G. Siegrist, Daniel P. Umble

ISBN 10: 0801039614 / ISBN 13: 9780801039614

Published by Baker Academic Books, 2013

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A clean crisp well preserved 2013 Baker Academic paperback book in a fine tight binding. Little to no shelf wear. Text is bright and free of marks or underlining. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Most of us think we know the moving story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's life--a pacifist pastor turns anti-Hitler conspirator due to horrors encountered during World War II--but does the evidence really support this prevailing view? This pioneering work carefully examines the biographical and textual evidence and finds no support for the theory that Bonhoeffer abandoned his ethic of discipleship and was involved in plots to assassinate Hitler. In fact, Bonhoeffer consistently affirmed a strong stance of peacemaking from 1932 to the end of his life, and his commitment to peace was integrated with his theology as a whole. The book includes a foreword by Stanley Hauerwas.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bonhoeffer the Assassin?: Challenging The Myth, Recovering His Call To Peacemaking
• Publisher: Baker Academic Books
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801039614
• ISBN 13: 9780801039614
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This careful examination questions the assumption that Bonhoeffer was involved in plots to assassinate Hitler and reveals Bonhoeffer's consistent commitment to peace.

About the Author

Mark Thiessen Nation (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is professor of theology at Eastern Mennonite Seminary in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and has authored several books, including John Howard Yoder: Mennonite Patience, Evangelical Witness, Catholic Convictions. Anthony G. Siegrist (ThD, Wycliffe College, University of Toronto) is associate professor of theology at Prairie Bible College in Three Hills, Alberta. Daniel P. Umbel (MDiv, Eastern Mennonite Seminary) is a pastor, formerly of Mt. Olivet Church in Dyke, Virginia, and lives in Grafton, West Virginia.