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Dietrich bonhoeffer 19061945, a german theologian, pastor, and ecumenist, studied in berlin and at union theological seminary in new york city. Barnett, and insightful introductions by geffrey b. A theological study of the sociology of the church. This page is designed to help make writings on and by dietrich bonhoeffer available to those. Continuing my miniseries of blogs about german speakers who spent time in cambridge see earlier posts on wittgenstein and bucer i am moving on to franz hildebrandt 19091985, pastor and theologian and friend of dietrich bonhoeffer, founding member of the bekennende kirche in nazi germany. One of these was dietrich bonhoeffera pastor and author. Dietrich bonhoeffer books biography and list of works author of. The ongoing legacy of dietrich bonhoeffer december 2012 bryan galloway is senior pastor at harvey oaks baptist church in omaha, nebraska. The links connect you to audio, books, articles and dissertations made available. Dietrich bonhoeffer s book on ethics reveals an underlying message that runs deeper than just a how to guide on ethical behavior.
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