“Death is only dreadful for those who live in dread and fear of it. Death is not wild and terrible, if only we can be still and hold fast to God’s Word. Death is not bitter, if we have not become bitter ourselves. Death is grace, the greatest gift of grace that God gives to people who believe in him. Death is mild, death is sweet and gentle; it beckons to us with heavenly power, if only we realize that it is the gateway to our homeland, the tabernacle of joy, the everlasting kingdom of peace. How do we know that dying is so dreadful? Who knows whether, in our human fear and anguish we are only shivering and shuddering at the most glorious, heavenly, blessed event in the world? Death is hell and night and cold, if it is not transformed by our faith. But that is just what is so marvelous, that we can transform death.”
Quote by Eric Metaxas
Work
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 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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