This is a nonfiction work based on bonhoeffers life. Eric metaxas on trump, bonhoeffer, and the future of america. In the first major biography of bonhoeffer in 40 years, new york times bestselling author eric metaxas takes both strands of bonhoeffers life the theologian and the spy to tell a searing story of incredible moral courage in the face of monstrous evil. Despite a glut of luther biographies surrounding the 500th anniversary of the reformation, metaxas offers. In my email correspondence with eric metaxas, for a profile i wrote of the evangelical author and public figure, metaxas dismissed criticism of his 2010 book about dietrich bonhoeffer by, among. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy, which was named book of the year by the ecpa and sold over one million copies in 19 languages. See all 25 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. In a deeply moving narrative, metaxas uses previously unavailable documents including. Eric metaxas born 1963 is an american author, speaker, and radio host. Eric metaxas audio books, best sellers, author bio. Eric metaxas tells bonhoeffers story with passion and theological sophistication, often challenging revisionist accounts that make bonhoeffer out to be a humanist or ethicist for whom religious doctrine was easily disposable. When he tackles a topicsuch as the recent awardwinning amazing grace.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read bonhoeffer. His writing has appeared in the wall street journal, the new york times, and the new yorker, and metaxas has appeared as a. 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. And on an even rarer occasion, a book about real people does the same. Pastor, martyr, prophet, and spy met with unparalleled, resounding, and unexpected success among the christian community and beyond in 2010. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy about dietrich bonhoeffer. Metaxas of course cannot ignore bonhoeffers thought or historical context, but these more challenging elements of bonhoeffer are not his primary focus. Adrev for a 3rd party on behalf of music bed music. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Metaxas presents the fullest accounting of bonhoeffers heartwrenching decision to leave the safe haven of america to return to hitlers germany, and sheds new light on bonhoeffer s involvement in the famous valkyrie plot and in operation 7. See all books authored by eric metaxas, including bonhoeffer, and its time to sleep, my love, and more on. 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. One of these was dietrich bonhoeffera pastor and author. A welcome new biography of one of the 20th centurys leading lights. The man who rediscovered god and changed the world. Eric metaxass bonhoeffer biography has won many accolades from evangelicals, not only because metaxas is an. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy, which was recently named book of the year by the ecpa. A story is best if it leaves me stunned for a while. Bonhoeffer is the story of a life framed by a passion for truth and a commitment to justice on behalf of those who face implacable evil. The eric metaxas show offers compelling perspective on american culture, political life, and stories making news around the corner and across the globe. The cost of discipleship book by dietrich bonhoeffer. 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.
Pollock award for biography awarded by beeson divinity school and a 2011 christopher award in the nonfiction category. Eric metaxas is a new york times bestselling author of numerous books including the awardwinning biography bonhoeffer which has sold more than 800,000 copies and has been translated into 19 languages. 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. Includes readers guide a beautifully constructed biography. Os guinness, author of impossible people a marvelous, brilliant book that is equal parts biography, theology, political philosophy, and cultural. 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. Metaxass plan for the book seems simple enoughto introduce bonhoeffer to a general audience in an engaging manner. Share eric metaxas quotations about church, reality and prayer. When a friend posted an antiabortion quote on facebook by dietrich bonhoeffer, a man i had never heard of, i.
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. The first edition of the novel was published in august 21st 2009, and was written by eric metaxas. Everyone should read this book to gain knowledge of world war ii, the sacrifices made and the importance of standing up for what is right, regardless the consequences. His books have been translated into more than twentyfive languages. The main characters of this non fiction, biography story are. This was not unexpected as bonhoeffer was specifically intended to be a. Eric metaxas has 98 books on goodreads with 226006 ratings. Yesterday, i lost a friend who i wont meet until eternity.
Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy is the first major biography on this important figure in forty years. Eric metaxas is one of the better writers in evangelicalism. Metaxas reminds us that there are forms of religion respectable, domesticated, timid that may end up doing. A masterpiece that reads like a great novel and weaves together in one opus an understanding of bonhoeffer s theology, the complex and tragic history of 20th century germany, and the human struggle of a true christian hero. Metaxas presents the fullest accounting of bonhoeffers heartwrenching decision to leave the safe haven of america to return to hitlers germany, and sheds new light on bonhoeffers. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 608 pages and is available in hardcover format. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy book, this is one of the most wanted eric metaxas author readers around the world.
See eric in the media view all the spotlight metaxass martin luther is a breathtaking achievement and a gripping read. Bold, fastpaced, and magisterial like its hero, yet always stylish and witty like its author. Theres something about this ancient book that threatens and frightens those in power. Thomas nelson, 2010 by richard weikart, california state university, stanislaus. With the upper lens you read the metaxas of the book, an engaging narrative by an experienced writer who presents bonhoeffer as a christian hero led by god to struggle against an evil regime and against his wayward church. Eric metaxas speaks at the 44th annual march for life in washington, d. Bonhoeffer audiobook by eric metaxas, timothy keller. In this new york times bestselling biography, eric metaxas takes both strands of bonhoeffer s 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 is a wellknown author, some of his books are a fascination for readers like in the bonhoeffer, student edition. Metaxas everything you always wanted to know about god. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy ebook written by eric metaxas.
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Bonhoeffer was a on a rare occasion i get so involved in a book that it becomes real to me. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy by eric metaxas in chm, epub, fb2 download ebook. 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. His most recent book is the new york times bestseller martin luther. Bonhoeffer was a pas on a rare occasion i get so involved in a book that it becomes real to me. Eric metaxas books list of books by author eric metaxas. One of these was dietrich bonhoeffer a pastor and author. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy paperback aug 29 2011. Metaxas presents bonhoeffer as a clearheaded, deeply convicted christian who submitted to no one and nothing except god and his word. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. 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. Yet, the book has caused a great deal of controversy among scholars, academics, and others who follow bonhoeffer closely.
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