Bonhoeffer, Dietrich Primary Author mixed material bibliography Collins Fontana Books 1953 en English

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192 hlm ; 11x18cm Letters and Papers from Prison is a collection of letters, reflections, poems, and theological writings written by Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German Lutheran pastor and theologian, during his imprisonment by the Nazi regime in Tegel Prison, Berlin, between April 1943 and his arrest by the Gestapo in 1944 and his execution in April 1945. It is considered one of the greatest spiritual classics of the 20th century and reveals profound reflections on faith, courage, and suffering amidst extreme political circumstances. The author chronicles his inner struggles while imprisoned, facing uncertainty, and witnessing the crimes of Hitler's regime. Despite his oppressive circumstances, he displays a steadfast faith and joy, emphasizing that Christianity must stand firm in the face of injustice. "Religionless Christianity" is one of the most provocative theological contributions in the book. The author questions the relevance of traditional religion in an increasingly secular world. He proposed that faith focus on Jesus as a "human being for others," active in the world rather than apart from it. The author also asserted that the church is only truly church when it is present to those who suffer. He reflected on the role of God as a suffering God, not an abstract God. He distinguished between "penultimate" matters (such as social justice and peace on earth) and "ultimate" matters (justification by faith), affirming that ethical action in the world is part of a response to God's call. Beyond theology, these letters also contain warm personal reflections on family, friends, a longing for freedom, and concern for his fiancée, Maria von Wedemeyer. Letters and Papers from Prison is not simply a historical document, but a powerful theological-ethical reflection on living as a follower of Christ in a dark world, making it one of the most influential books in modern Protestant thought. 284 PERPUSTAKAAN STFT WIDYA SASANA Jln. Terusan Rajabasa 2 Malang 284 Bon l T.559 Perpustakaan STFT 284 Bon l 22422 2026-04-17 11:35:51 2026-04-17 11:36:32 machine generated