God is in The Manger, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
God is in The Manger, Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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God is in The Manger
Reflections on Advent and Christmas

Author: Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Narrator: Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Unabridged: 2 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2011

Synopsis

"There are only two places where the powerful and great in this world lose their courage, tremble in the depths of their souls, and become truly afraid. These are the manger and the cross of Jesus Christ.""No priest, no theologian stood at the cradle of Bethlehem. And yet, all Christian theology finds its beginnings in the miracle of miracles, that God became human."These stirring words are among forty devotions that guide and inspire readers as they move thematically through the weeks of Advent and Christmas, from waiting and mystery to redemption, incarnation, and joy. Supplemented by an informative introduction, short excerpts from Bonhoeffer's letters, and passages from his Christmas sermons, these daily devotions are timeless and moving reminders of the true gift of Christmas.

About Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of the most significant Protestant theologians of the twentieth century, a legacy sealed by his imprisonment in a German concentration camp and eventual execution. His resistance against Nazism and pivotal role in the Confessing Church movement have been key points of illumination for many on the nature of Christian political witness and action. Millions have been inspired by his rich reflections on the Christian life, especially his beloved works on discipleship and ethics. As a professor, seminary leader, and ecumenical theologian, Bonhoeffer's work also profoundly shaped academic theology, especially systematic theology, and the life of the church.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Burgandy on December 18, 2011

This is not your average Christmas devotional. This book does not bounce through the events leading up to and following the birth of Jesus like I expected from a book subtitled "Reflections on advent and Christmas". For one, the writing is heavy, deep, originally written in the 1940's in German by so......more

Goodreads review by Christopher on January 06, 2024

This is a phenomenal book. I've read it each Advent—Epiphany for three years now.......more

Goodreads review by Nancy on December 31, 2017

Reflections for Advent and the twelves days of Christmas. Comprised of short reflections for each day of Advent, most were based on sermons and others on letters Bonhoeffer wrote during his years in Nazi concentration camps. Knowing of his eventual execution only days before the end of the war, ther......more

Goodreads review by Cynthia on March 12, 2019

I had to go ahead and give this five stars because ever page felt like a feast. I put a hold on this from a distant library since it wasn't in our library system back in late September and it just barely came through so I did not have it for my Advent experience, but it really doesn't matter, it is......more

Goodreads review by James on January 07, 2013

This was offered as a free audiobook through Christian Audio. While there was nothing wrong with the quality of the book or the production of the audio, it did not translate well to a listening experience. I needed the words in front of me to let them sink in. I got the sense that there was somethin......more

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