This latest volume in the ever-popular WJK Armchair series turns its sights on contemporary theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945). Born in Breslau, Germany, Bonhoeffer led quite an intriguing life. This book, with dozens of illustrations by artist Ron Hill, highlights Bonhoeffer’s background and theological education; his time at Union Seminary in New York City; his involvement in the resistance movement against Adolf Hitler; and his participation in the plot to assassinate Hitler. Bonhoeffer was imprisoned by the Nazis, who hanged him in 1945 but, thankfully, his ideas did not die with him. His life and thought continue to have an enduring impact on Christianity today.
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Desperately Wicked: Philosophy, Christianity... Desperately Wicked: Philosophy, Christianity and the Human Heart
Christian theatre has rich roots, from ancient Hebrew dramas to medieval plays, but where does it fit in today's media-saturated society? "Performing the Sacred" is a fascinating dialogue between a theologian and theatre artist, offering the first full-scale exploration of theatre and theology. The authors illuminate the importance of live performance in a virtual world, of preserving the ancient art form of storytelling by becoming the story. Theologically, theatre reflects Christianity's central doctrines - incarnation, community, and presence - enhancing the human creative experience and simultaneously engaging viewers on multiple levels. "This Engaging Culture" series title will be a key volume for those interested in theatre as well as drama practitioners, worship leaders, and culture makers.
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Beginning from Jerusalem Beginning from Jerusalem (Christianity in the Making, vol. 2)
The complex philosophical theology of Paul Tillich (1886–1965), increasingly studied today, was influenced by thinkers as diverse as Augustine, Luther, Schelling and Heidegger. A Lutheran pastor who served as a military chaplain in the First World War, he was dismissed from his university post at Frankfurt when the Nazis came to power in 1933 and emigrated to the United States, where he continued his distinguished career.
This authoritative Companion provides accessible accounts of the major themes of Tillich's diverse theological writings and draws upon the very best of contemporary Tillich scholarship. Each chapter introduces and evaluates its topic and includes suggestions for further reading. The authors assess Tillich's place in the history of twentieth-century Christian thought, as well as his significance for current constructive theology. Of interest to both students and researchers, this Companion reaffirms Tillich as a major figure in today's theological landscape.