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This collection of essays, edited by Bernd Wannenwetsch, offers a unique look at Bonhoeffer’s poetry written during his time in prison. The aim of this volume is to examine Bonhoeffer’s theology from a new angle – by examining fresh interpretations of the ten poems. The contributors create a conversational approach to the poetry of Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his theology. They are not simply explaining the poems, but they are trying to initiate the conversation that arises between the reader and the poems.
We have received two endorsements for this collection:
‘Of the many graces which Bonhoeffer possessed, his gift for poetry is perhaps the least recognised, even though his verse illuminates much about him and his thought. As they contemplate Bonhoeffer’s poems, these essays conduct their readers towards some of his deepest life-experiences and theological commitments, and show once again how much he continues to astonish, move and instruct us.’ – John Webster, King’s College, Aberdeen Scotland, UK
‘Whoever contemplates Bonhoeffer’s prison poems gains unique insights in the life and work of this great theologian. Bernd Wannenwetsch and the contributions in this collection offer such insights now to the English speaking world. The eleven studies on the theological poetry of this truly ecumenical martyr will enrich international scholarship with new theological inspirations on what it means to be a Christian today.’ – Jürgen Henkys, Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany
Who am I? Bonhoeffer's Theology through his Poetry is available in the UK in April 2009 and in the US in June 2009.
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