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O n april 9, 1945, dietrich bonhoeffer, a german christian theologian who opposed the nazis, was hanged by the regime on the grounds of a concentration camp. Bonhoeffer and the confessing church dedicated itself to remaining free of the antisemitism that had plagued germany. Isabel best a stunning biography of one of the most prominent christian martyrs. Dietrich bonhoeffer 19061945 by ferdinand schlingensiepen. Ferdinand schlingensiepen offers a definitive new book on bonhoeffer, for a. Ferdinand schlingensiepen bonhoeffer has gained a position as one of the most prominent christian martyrs. Keith clements is a baptist minister and coordinating secretary for. Martyr, thinker, man of resistance, depicts bonhoeffers life, contributions to the resistance. Martyr, thinker, man of resistance has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Ferdinand schlingensiepen, dietrich bonhoeffer 19061945. On this page, we do our best to recommend books that explore bonhoeffers life.
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