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Eric Metaxas

Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy

Nonfiction | Biography | Adult | Published in 2010

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Essay Topics

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Consider the differences between liberal theology and fundamentalist theology in the first half of the 20th century. Which of these camps does Bonhoeffer belong to, if any?

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How did Bonhoeffer define Christian identity and practice? How did he seek to model these ideas in his own life and ministry?

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Examine how Bonhoeffer explores the nature of resistance to oppressive regimes. How does Metaxas depict the ethical dilemmas faced by those whose religious or ethical convictions conflicted with Nazi ideology?

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