Who do you Say that I am?
This work is a collection of letters written by the author to his friends and family while he was imprisoned for his involvement in the plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler. The letters provide insight into the author's spiritual struggles, his faith, and his views on politics and morality during World War II. They also reveal the author's inner turmoil as he grapples with the consequences of his actions and the moral implications of participating in a plot to kill a head of state.
By Dietrich Bonhoeffer · First published 1968 · Genre: Theology, Religious Non-Fiction, Sermon · 2,801 words
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Berlin, Sixth Sunday after Trinity, July 23, 1933.
Bonhoeffer preached his last sermon in Berlin on a day of great tension in the Protestant church. On short notice and in defiance of German law, Hitler had called national church elections for that very day, to allow the German Christians to put in place church leaders more to his liking. Bonhoeffer and his Young Reformation students and friends campaigned hard for opposing candidates under the slogan "Church must remain church," but the network of Nazi organizations, plus a radio speech by Hitler himself the evening before, gained two-thirds of the vote for the "German Christians."
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- Date: 1968 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Theology, Religious Non-Fiction, Sermon, Philosophy, Historical Context
- Length: 2,801 words
- Structure: 1 section, 17 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Theology — The work explores deep theological questions about the nature of Christ and the church, focusing on faith and revelation.
- Religious Non-Fiction — It provides a reflective and critical examination of Christian beliefs and practices in the context of historical events.
- Sermon — The text is structured as a sermon, addressing a congregation and conveying spiritual messages.
- Philosophy — It engages with philosophical themes regarding belief, identity, and the nature of truth.
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Theology · Christianity · Faith · Identity · Jesus Christ · Discipleship · Spirituality · Mystery · Divinity · Humanity · Relationship · Community