Bonhoeffer For Armchair Theologians (Armchair Theologians Series)

**An engaging introduction to the?life and thought of contemporary?theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer**This latest volume in the ever-popular WJK Armchair series turns its sights on contemporary?theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (19061945). Born in Breslau, Germany, Bonhoeffer led quite?an intriguing life. This book, with dozens of illustrations by artist Ron Hill, highlights Bonhoeffer's?background and theological education; his time at Union Seminary in New York City; his?involvement in the resistance movement against Adolf Hitler; and his participation in the plot to?assassinate Hitler.?Bonhoeffer was imprisoned by the Nazis, who hanged him in 1945 but, thankfully, his ideas?did not die with him. His life and thought continue to have an enduring impact on?Christianity today.Read less