dietrich bonhoeffer
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- German Lutheran theologian and pastor: Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a prominent German theologian and pastor whose writings and teachings focused on the role of Christianity in the modern, secular world.
- Active opponent of Nazism: He was a committed and courageous resistor against the Nazi regime in Germany. His opposition led to his arrest, imprisonment, and eventual execution by the Nazis in 1945.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The theological works of Dietrich Bonhoeffer continue to inspire modern Christian thought.
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer's resistance to Hitler's regime is a powerful example of moral courage.
Advanced Usage
- "Bonhoefferian" (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of the theology or ethical stance of Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
- His approach to faith in a secular society is deeply Bonhoefferian.
Variants and Related Words
- Bonhoeffer, Dietrich: The full name, often used in formal or academic contexts.
- Theologian: A person who engages in the study of theology, a key descriptor for Bonhoeffer.
- Resistance figure: A term highlighting his active opposition to the Nazi government.
Synonyms
- Theologian: scholar of religion, divine.
- Dissident: resistor, opponent (specifically in the context of his stand against Nazism).
Related Phrases and Concepts
- "Costly Grace": A central concept in Bonhoeffer's theology, contrasting cheap grace with the demanding, transformative grace that requires discipleship and action.
- Bonhoeffer's book discusses the idea of "costly grace."
- "Religionless Christianity": A concept from his later writings, pondering the form of Christian faith in a world that has "come of age" and no longer relies on religious presuppositions.
Noun
- German Lutheran theologian and pastor whose works concern Christianity in the modern world; an active opponent of Nazism, he was arrested and sent to Buchenwald and later executed (1906-1945)