Greg thornbury, phd, dean of the school of christian studies at union university. See all 25 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Eric metaxas is one of the better writers in evangelicalism. Author eric metaxas on bonhoeffer, the prophet and spy. When a friend posted an antiabortion quote on facebook by dietrich bonhoeffer, a man i had never heard of, i. The second is that theologically, the book is a polemic, written to make the case that bonhoeffer was in reality an evangelical christian whose battle was not just against the nazis but all the liberal christians who enabled them in fact, metaxas is much kinder to the secular humanists, but thats probably because they were members of the. Yesterday, i lost a friend who i wont meet until eternity. New foreword by eric metaxas dietrich bonhoeffer, one of the most important theologians of the twentieth century, illuminates the relationship between ourselves and the teachings of jesus in this classic book on living as a christian. Bonhoeffer presents a profoundly orthodox christian theologian whose faith led him to boldly confront this great evil. Share eric metaxas quotations about church, reality and prayer. From the new york times bestselling author of amazing grace, a groundbreaking biography of dietrich bonhoeffer, one of the greatest. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy april 2010, thomas nelson, by eric metaxas. When he tackles a topicsuch as the recent awardwinning amazing grace. A masterpiece that reads like a great novel and weaves together in one opus an understanding of bonhoeffers theology, the complex and tragic history of 20th century germany, and the human struggle of a true christian hero.
Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy paperback aug 29 2011. Eric metaxas is an american author, speaker, and radio host. Eric metaxas born 1963 is an american author, speaker, and conservative radio host. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy, which was recently named book of the year by the ecpa. Relying on past biographies, interviews and letters from bonhoeffer written over the course of his life, metaxas paints a captivating picture of this twentieth century martyr. Eric metaxas speaks at the 44th annual march for life in washington, d.
Metaxas bonhoeffer is a monumental achievement and a deeply important work. The eric metaxas show offers compelling perspective on american culture, political life, and stories making news around the corner and across the globe. Many evangelicals admire bonhoeffer and consider him a fellow evangelical. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy by eric metaxas, paperback. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery. Eric metaxis did extensive research in order to introduce us to a true hero of history. Dietrich bonhoeffer is known to some as a pastor and author as well as for his part in the assassination plot against hitler. Aug 21, 2009 yesterday, i finished reading bonhoeffer. This was not unexpected as bonhoeffer was specifically intended to be a critique of those. His writing has appeared in the wall street journal, the new york times, and the new yorker, and metaxas has appeared as a cultural commentator on cnn, the fox news channel, and.
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As the title suggests, it is an examination of seven different men, with specific emphasis upon their unique contribution to the world because of their faith in christ. Eric metaxass bonhoeffer biography has won many accolades from evangelicals, not only because metaxas is an excellent writer, but also because he serves up a bonhoeffer suited to the evangelical taste. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy by eric metaxas, timothy j. The first edition of the novel was published in august 21st 2009, and was written by eric metaxas. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy paperback unabridged, august 29, 2011. Enjoy a great reading experience when you buy the kindle edition of this book. In the first major biography of bonhoeffer in forty years, new york timesbestselling author eric metaxas takes both strands of bonhoeffers lifethe theologian and.
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A welcome new biography of one of the 20th centurys leading lights. Eric metaxas on trump, bonhoeffer, and the future of america. As a double agent, he joined the plot to assassinate the fuhrer. Two hundred and forty years after the declaration of independence, it examines how we as a nation are living up to our. Eric metaxas audio books, best sellers, author bio. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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A definitive, deeply moving narrative, bonhoeffer is a story of moral courage in the face of the monstrous evil that was nazism. Metaxas presents bonhoeffer as a clearheaded, deeply convicted christian who submitted to no one and nothing except god and his word. A gallery of greatness comes to life as metaxas reveals men who faced insurmountable struggles and challenges with victorious resolve. In this new york times bestselling biography, eric metaxas takes both strands of bonhoeffers lifethe theologian and the spyand draws them together to tell a searing story of incredible moral courage in the face of monstrous evil. Eric metaxas has written a rich, detailed, and beautiful account of the great pastor and theologian who gave us the cost of discipleship and sacrificed his life for opposing hitler. In the first major biography of bonhoeffer in forty years, new york times bestselling author eric metaxas takes both strands of bonhoeffers life.
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