"The Story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer" by Terence Copley explores the life and legacy of the influential German theologian and anti-Nazi dissident. Bonhoeffer's faith and commitment to social justice led him to resist the oppressive regime of Adolf Hitler, firmly believing in the necessity of active resistance against evil. The book delves into his theological insights, his involvement in the German resistance, and his ultimate sacrifice. Through his letters and writings, Bonhoeffer's profound understanding of grace, community, and the cost of discipleship offers a compelling narrative of a man who lived his beliefs with courage, leaving a lasting impact on Christian thought and ethical action. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Faith in Action .

There are 24 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2008 by Canterbury Press Norwich .

Terence Copley is Professor of Educational Studies (Religious Education) at Oxford University and Emeritus Professor of Religious Education at the University of Exeter. He is a popular lecturer, broadcaster and author of a wide range of books for schools, academics and general interest.