Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy – The Perfect Christian Father's Day Gifts for Dad

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

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

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Published Oct 6, 2020

640 pages

Average rating: 7.56

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Kristen Olson
Jan 14, 2025
10/10 stars
If you have ever wondered, as I did, if anyone in Germany during the rise of Hitler opposed him you will not want to miss reading this biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. From the very beginning Bonhoeffer saw the evil and opposed the Nazis. He first opposed their treatment of the church and called other pastors to do the same. Eventually he realized this wasn’t enough and joined a conspiracy to assasinate Hitler. His faith is amazing and his boldness is much to be admired. And he wasn’t alone in this conspiracy- many officers who had been high ranking for years before the rise of Hitler saw the evil and protested. This is a record of their heroism. Highly recommend.

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