It is in this book that we glean insights into bonhoeffer s thinking. Dietrich bonhoeffer works series is a translation from the german editions of dietrich bonhoeffer werke. This work is not an example of the popular bonhoeffer. In it he attempts to work out a theology of the person in society, and then, particularly, in the church. Clifford j green now in an affordable paper edition, sanctorum communio is more readily usable for teaching and scholarship. From the beginning of his career dietrich bonhoeffer was invested in describing and then crafting a form of religious community that provided a way of being human, and a form of corporate sociality that was grounded in and grew out of the presence of the person of jesus christ. Despite occasional pronouncements of the importance of this dissertation, it has still received only limited scholarly attention. Sanctorum communio was bonhoeffers dissertation, completed in 1927 and first published in 1930. Sanctorum communio was bonhoeffers dissertation, completed in. Sanctorum communio was dietrich bonhoeffer s dissertation, completed in 1927 and first published in 1930.
Written at the age of only 21, the book is a monumental tome describing bonhoeffer s ideas on the work of the spirit in the church building a community of the redeemed. As editor clifford green states in his landmark book, bonhoeffer. Dietrich bonhoeffers spatially structured ecclesiology. A theological study of the sociology of the church mn. Primary sources this bibliography of primary sources is a periodically updated tool providing the interested researcher with a thorough listing of identified material, wherever it may be available. A dogmatic inquiry into the sociology of the church the first christmas, marcus j. Bonhoeffer s doctoral dissertation sets out the theology of sociality that informed all his work, engaging. There is no assumption that one single library will contain all this material either within their main. Sanctorum communio, bonhoeffers doctoral dissertation completed in 1927. Borg, john dominic crossan, oct, 2009, religion, 272 pages. Now in an affordable paper edition, sanctorum communio.
Bonhoeffers doctoral dissertation sets out the theology of sociality that informed all his work, engaging social philosophy and. Here are the roots of his commitment to the confessing church and the resistance movement. Several of the volumes are now available in english. Sanctorum communio by dietrich bonhoeffer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Now in an affordable paper edition, sanctorum communio is more readily usable for teaching and scholarship. Sanctorum communio by dietrich bonhoeffer, has as its subtitle a theological study of the sociology of the church. Sanctorum communio by dietrich bonhoeffer, 9780800683016, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A theology of sociality, sanctorum communion sc is not just the foundation to bonhoeffers. Sanctorum communio by dietrich bonhoeffer jim erwin. Yet the book serves as the foundation for much of his writings. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases whole foods todays deals amazonbasics coupons gift cards customer service free shipping shopper toolkit registry sell. Since his death, and especially in the last two decades, dietrich bonhoeffer. This paper will focus on bonhoeffer s thinking set forth in the following books.
Bonhoeffer s first published work i believe that is correct was his theological dissertation named sanctorum communion, it was a blend of sociology and theology addressing the church. Bonhoeffer s first and in many ways most difficult work was the sanctorum communio, or the communion of saints. In christ existing as community, michael mawson recovers and clarifies the german theologian dietrich bonhoeffer s early and important work on ecclesiology, focusing especially on his doctoral dissertation sanctorum communio. This book is volume 1 in the dietrich bonhoeffer works. Bonhoeffer scholar mawson draws the readers attention to the inner fragmentation of the church by taking up the dialectic in sanctorum communio, namely, that of creation, sin and reconciliation. The work, available in this series for the first time in its entirety in english, includes all material omitted from the original 1930 german publication. Christ existing as community michael mawson oxford. In it he attempts to work out a theology of the person in. A theological study of the sociology of the church. This set includes a variety of bonhoeffer s writings, including published books, theological and academic writing, fiction, poetry, and letters to his friends and family from prison. For bonhoeffer, his actions begin with the will of god. Bonhoeffer s doctoral dissertation sets out the theology of sociality that informed all his work, engaging social philosophy and sociology to interpret the church as christ existing. He was deeply religious and this led him to work in opposition to national socialist injustices. The work, available in this series for the first time in its entirety in english, includes.
Bonhoeffer s dissertation, sanctorum communio or the communion of the saints, was published several years later in 1930. Along with enlightening us about his early positions on sin, evil, solidarity, collective spirit, and collective guilt, the volume unfolds a s. A theological study of the sociology of the church, available for the first time in its entirety in english, includes all material omitted from the original 1930 german publication. Although a large portion of the original preface was edited out by bonhoeffer prior to publication, newer critical editions include bonhoeffer s original preface. In this, his first published work, bonhoeffer lays the rich and complex foundation for much if not all of his future work. Sanctorum communio by dietrich bonhoeffer, 9780800696528, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. While the latin phrase communio sanctorum has been in use for centuries, the german pastor and theologian dietrich bonhoeffer s dissertation was titled sanctorum communio. Green, reinhard krauss editor fortress press, 9780800683016, 392pp. I think he was executed for treason by the nazis, along with others in the same movement, and the lutheran church, of which he was a member, considers him a saint. In this formative book bonhoeffer articulates the concept of person in ethical relation to the other, christian freedom as beingfreefor the other, the reciprocal. This book challenges the commonly held assumption that the german theologian and pastor, dietrich bonhoeffer, was intimately involved in plots against hitlers life. Bonhoeffer was a pastor, theologian, and leader of nonviolent opposition to the nazis. This wellwritten book claims that bonhoeffer s early academic work sanctorum communio should be read and taken seriously on its own terms.
Sanctorum communio hardcover dietrich bonhoeffer works, volume 1. A theological study of the sociology of the church, available for the first time in its entirety in english, includes all. Bonhoeffer s doctoral dissertation sets out the theology of sociality that informed all his work, engaging social philosophy and. January 20, 2009 dietrich bonhoeffers sanctorum communio.
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