Bonhoeffer on the Christian Life
From the Cross, for the World

I recently found out about (and read) Stephen Nichols’ book on Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s life and theology called Bonhoeffer on the Christian Life: From the Cross, for the World (Wheaton: Crossway, 2013). At just over 200 pages, it is quite a bit shorter and more accessible than Metaxas’ similar book. I......more

Bonhoeffer is obviously a very inspiring man, and has some really great insights (especially on Christian fellowship). However, this book is not hugely helpful or engaging. The writing is rather bland. Still, I did learn a bit, and will read more of Bonhoeffer as a result. Liked it.......more

2021 reads: #42 Rating: 5 Stars Bonhoeffer was a remarkable man. In many ways this is because he followed his Saviour. This theological biography of Bonhoeffer gives us details of what grounded his focus in discipleship and ethics. Here is a man with a practical Christology that does not lack orthodox......more

I really enjoyed this volume in the “On the Christian Life” series. Bonhoeffer is a fascinating figure on many different levels, so to dive into different aspect of his theology was a neat experience. Nichols does a nice job of balancing theology and history, as certainly Bonhoeffer’s actions must b......more

Enjoyable read encapsulating Bonhoeffer’s writings on the Christian life. Encouraged that he lived these things out in a situation far more difficult that our own.......more