“...when someone asked Bonhoeffer whether he shouldn't join the German Christians in order to work against them from within, he answered that he couldn't. 'If you board the wrong train,' he said, 'it is no use running along the corridor in the opposite direction.”
Quote by Eric Metaxas
Work
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
This work traces the transformation of a committed German churchman into one of history's most principled voices against tyranny. Bonhoeffer's evolution from academic theologian to founder of an illegal underground seminary to active participant in plots to assassinate Adolf Hitler is examined with attention to his spiritual convictions and moral courage. The narrative explores his decision to abandon safe exile in America to return to Nazi Germany, where he ultimately faced execution at Flossenbürg concentration camp. Through extensive documentation, the author illuminates Bonhoeffer's theological development, his engagement with the Confessing Church movement, and his profound theological writings on Christian discipleship and ethical responsibility that continue to influence contemporary religious thought. more
Author
Eric Metaxas
Eric Metaxas is an American author, radio host, and public speaker, born in 1963. He is recognized for his works in Christian apologetics and historical biographies, with several best-selling books to his name, including 'Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy' and 'If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty'. Metaxas is also the host of the radio program 'The Eric Metaxas Show'. more
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