Bonhoeffer Abridged

Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy

by Eric Metaxas, Timothy Keller, John Behrens

On Sale: 2022-06-14

Book Summary

From the New York Times bestselling author of Amazing Grace, an abridged version of the groundbreaking biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, one of the greatest heroes of the twentieth century, the man who stood up to Hitler.

About the Book

From the New York Times best-selling author, Eric Metaxas, an abridged version of the groundbreaking biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, one of the greatest heroes of the twentieth century, a man who stood up to Hitler.

A definitive, deeply moving narrative, Bonhoeffer is a story of moral courage in the face of monstrous evil. As Adolf Hitler and the Nazis seduced a nation, bullied a continent, and attempted to exterminate the Jews of Europe, a young pastor named Dietrich Bonhoeffer become one of the first to speak out against Hitler.

In this compelling book, you will learn about:

  • Bonhoeffer’s life as a double agent who joined the plot to assassinate the Führer,
  • His story of courage and determination to do the will of God
  • Facts about Adolf Hitler and their plan to exterminate the Jewish population

 

Bonhoeffer was hanged in Flossenberg concentration camp at age thirty-nine. Since his death, Bonhoeffer has grown to be one of the most fascinating, complex figures of the twentieth century.

Bonhoeffer brings you face-to-face with a man determined to do the will of God radically, courageously, and joyfully—even to the point of death. It is the story of a life framed by a passion for truth and a commitment to justice on behalf of those who face implacable evil.

Accompanying photos are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

 

Product Details

  • Imprint: Thomas Nelson
  • On Sale: 2022-06-14
  • Publisher: Thomas Nelson
  • Publication Date: 2022-06-14
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  • Category 1 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical
  • Category 2 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Religious
  • Category 3 : HISTORY / Jewish
  • Category 4 : RELIGION / Inspirational
  • Category 5 : RELIGION / Faith
  • Category 6 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Social Activists