As editor clifford green states in his landmark book, bonhoeffer. Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of discipleship. Bonhoeffer calls instead for an ethic of risk, grounded in the person and work of christ. Mawson clarifies many issues central to santorum communio, including its reliance on sociology and social philosophy as well as bonhoeffers. Clifford j green dietrich bonhoeffer was an important theologian, biblical interpreter, pastor, ecumenist, and leader in the confessing church in germany during the nazi period.
Bonhoeffers dissertation, sanctorum communio or the communion of the saints, was published several years later in 1930. The work, available in this series for the first time in its entirety in english, includes all material omitted from the original 1930 german publication. Sanctorum communio by dietrich bonhoeffer, 9780800696528, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In it he attempts to work out a theology of the person in. In this, his first published work, bonhoeffer lays the rich and complex foundation for much if not all of his future work. A dogmatic inquiry into the sociology of the church collins, 1963. A theological study of the sociology of the church dietrich bonhoeffer works, vol. Along with enlightening us about his early positions on sin, evil, solidarity, collective spirit, and collective guilt, the volume unfolds a systematic theology of the spirit at work in the. Bonhoeffer was a german lutheran pastor, theologian, antinazi dissident, and key founding member of the confessing church. Dietrich bonhoeffer reading room tyndale university. Although a large portion of the original preface was edited out by bonhoeffer prior to publication, newer critical editions include bonhoeffers original preface. Recently i decided to make my way through bonhoeffer s collected works in order. A theology of sociality, sanctorum communion sc is not just the foundation to bonhoeffers.
Bonhoeffers first published work i believe that is correct was his theological dissertation named sanctorum communion, it was a blend of sociology and theology addressing the church. The work, available in this series for the first time in its entirety in english, includes. I have held visiting fellowships at the collegeville institute, calvin college. Dietrich bonhoeffer s most popular book is the cost of discipleship. This wonderful series is a translation from the german editions of dietrich bonhoeffer werke.
The complete dietrich bonhoeffer works series 17 book set. This page is designed to help make writings on and by dietrich bonhoeffer available to those without easy access to a theological library. Dietrich bonhoeffer books biography and list of works. Clifford j green now in an affordable paper edition, sanctorum communio is more readily usable for teaching and scholarship. The two should be linked because the bonhoeffer housecomplete with museum, tours, and several rooms left as they were at the time of bonhoeffers arrest by the gestapoprotects the works from abstraction a point vividly brought home to me on a recent visit to berlin, in which i saw the german and english volumes together under. Sanctorum communio by dietrich bonhoeffer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sanctorum communio was bonhoeffer s dissertation, completed in 1927 and first published in 1930. In addition to being a pastor, i am involved in the broader conversation about theology and the lives of faith communities. In this, his first published work, bonhoeffer lays the rich and complex foundation for. Like a roman ruin with graffiti, a stretch of 200 meters of the berlin wall runs along the niederkirchnerstrasse in berlin. Dietrich bonhoeffer works, volume 1 sanctorum communio. Recently i decided to make my way through bonhoeffers collected works in order. Now in an affordable paper edition, sanctorum communio.
A theology of sociality, sanctorum communion sc is not just the foundation to bonhoeffers theological enterprise, but also its thread from sc to letters and papers from prison. Dietrich bonhoeffer biography dietrich bonhoeffer february 4, 1906 april 9, 1945 was a german religious leader and participant in the resistance movement against nazism. Since his death, and especially in the last two decades, dietrich bonhoeffer. In it he attempts to work out a theology of the person in society, and then, particularly, in the church. Sanctorum communio eine dogmatische untersuchung zur. Green, reinhard krauss editor fortress press, 9780800683016, 392pp. A theological study of the sociology of the church, available for the first time in its entirety in english, includes all material omitted from the original 1930 german publication.
Act and being, in which he traces the influence of transcendental philosophy and ontologyas well as kantian and postkantian theories. A theological study of the sociology of the church dietrich bonhoeffer works. Why the publication of bonhoeffers works in german and. Bonhoeffers doctoral dissertation sets out the theology of sociality that informed all his work, engaging social philosophy and sociology to interpret the church as christ existing as. Dietrich bonhoeffer works dbw, volume 1 9780800696528 by dietrich bonhoeffer. In it he attempts to work out a theology of the person in society, and particularly in the church. Several of the volumes are now available in english. Early training doctoral thesis, sanctorum communio 1930. This book is volume 1 in the dietrich bonhoeffer works. Books by dietrich bonhoeffer author of the cost of. A theological study of the sociology of the church. Bonhoeffers ecclesiology is a clearly written and well researched explication of dietrich bonhoeffers first dissertation, sanctorum communio, his most opaque and least scrutinized work. Subject areas publications open access services about us. Sanctorum communio by dietrich bonhoeffer jim erwin.
A series edited by jack halberstam and lisa lowe pdf by hagar kotef. Bonhoeffer was a pastor, theologian, and leader of nonviolent opposition to the nazis. The title of this book is sanctorum communio and it was written by dietrich bonhoeffer, clifford j. Along with enlightening us about his early positions on sin, evil, solidarity, collective spirit, and collective guilt, the volume unfolds a s. Sanctorum communio, bonhoeffers doctoral dissertation completed in 1927. This set includes a variety of bonhoeffers writings, including published books, theological and academic writing, fiction, poetry, and letters to his friends and family from prison. Sanctorum communio was bonhoeffers dissertation, completed in. His writings on christianitys role in the secular world have become widely influential, and his book the cost of discipleship has been described as a modern classic.
This site requires a subscription or purchase to access the full text of books or. Bonhoeffers doctoral dissertation sets out the theology of sociality that informed all his work, engaging social philosophy and. Sanctorum communio was bonhoeffers dissertation, completed in 1927 and first published in 1930. Dietrich bonhoeffers most popular book is the cost of discipleship. I think he was executed for treason by the nazis, along with others in the same movement, and the lutheran church, of which he was a member, considers him a saint. Bonhoeffers doctoral dissertation sets out the theology of sociality that informed all his work, engaging social philosophy. He was deeply religious and this led him to work in opposition to national socialist injustices. Dietrich bonhoeffer has 176 books on goodreads with 165934 ratings. May 10, 20 bonhoeffer s first published work i believe that is correct was his theological dissertation named sanctorum communion, it was a blend of sociology and theology addressing the church.
Dietrich bonhoeffer biography and list of works dietrich bonhoeffer books. There is no assumption that one single library will. In this formative book bonhoeffer articulates the concept of person in ethical relation to the other, christian freedom as beingfreefor the other, the reciprocal. Dietrich bonhoeffer works series is a translation from the german editions of dietrich bonhoeffer werke. A dogmatic inquiry into the sociology of the church, 1963, dietrich bonhoeffer, collins, 1963. Dietrich bonhoeffer books list of books by author dietrich. See all books authored by dietrich bonhoeffer, including nachfolge, and gemeinsames leben, and more on. Scripture and myth in dietrich bonhoeffer 1937 and life together 1939, are favorite books in evangelical circles. Now in an affordable paper edition, sanctorum communio is more readily usable for teaching and scholarship. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Primary sources this bibliography of primary sources is a periodically updated tool providing the interested researcher with a thorough listing of identified material, wherever it may be available. It represents for me a song of victory in my own personal exodus from institutionalized christianity. Bonhoeffers doctoral dissertation sets out the theology. On liberal governances of mobility perverse modernities.
I thought it might be good to start by suggesting what not to read first. This little poem sanctorum communio community of the saints was written in my personal journal of prayers and meditations on february 4, 2007. Sanctorum communio hardcover dietrich bonhoeffer works, volume 1. There is no assumption that one single library will contain all this material either within their main. This article is part of the this day in history series bonhoeffers life and imprisonment. Here may be found the fundamental, fertile premises held by the later bonhoeffer. The historical context is explained and textual commentary is provided in a foreword and afterword. January 20, 2009 dietrich bonhoeffers sanctorum communio. A volume of selected readings entitled the dietrich bonhoeffer reader which presents a chronological view of bonhoeffer s theological development became available by 1 november 20. Dietrich bonhoeffer works, volume 1 by dietrich bonhoeffer author now in an affordable paper edition, sanctorum communio is more readily usable for teaching and scholarship. I hold a doctorate in christian theology from wycliffe college, university of toronto and a masters degree in religion from eastern mennonite university. Sanctorum communio by dietrich bonhoeffer, has as its subtitle a theological study of the sociology of the church. A theological study of the sociology of the church was dietrich bonhoeffers dissertation, completed in 1927 and first published in 1930. A theological study of the sociology of the church, translation of sanctorum communio.
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