theology in dialogue De Gruchy, John W. creator text bibliography Aufsatzsammlung. miu Grand Rapids, Mich W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co. �1984 1984 monographic eng

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xii, 152 pages ; 21 cm "In this stimulating book, John W. de Gruchy points out the relevance of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's thought for the life of the church in South Africa, engaging in dialogue the theology of Bonhoeffer and the theology of South Africa. Both Bonhoeffer's theology and his life bore witness to the need for Christians to come face to face with the pressing political and social issues of the day. Bonhoeffer believed that to bear an authentic witness to Christ in certain settings was to go against the stream; the church in South Africa, says de Gruchy, faces the challenge to be just such a 'troublesome witness.' He finds in Bonhoeffer's theology direction and liberation for the oppressed as well as for the privileged, who need to be 'freed for others.' Throughout, the book demonstrates the abiding significance of Bonhoeffer's theology, which, according to de Gruchy, derives from the fact that he was, before all else, a witness to Jesus Christ." - BOOK JACKET. Bonhoeffer and South Africa: Bonhoeffer: Theologian and witness -- Providence and the shapers of history -- The Liberation of the privileged -- Bonhoeffer, calvinism, and civil disobedience -- Bonhoeffer and the relevance of barmen for today John W. de Gruchy. Includes bibliographical references and index. Also issued online. f-sa--- Bonhoeffer, Dietrich 1906-1945 Bonhoeffer, Dietrich 1906-1945 Bonhoeffer, Dietrich 1906-1945 Bonhoeffer, Dietrich Christianity South Africa Christianity Barmer Theologische Erkl�arung Theologie Theologie Aufsatzsammlung South Africa Staat S�udafrika S�udafrika S�udafrika (Staat) S�udafrika BX4827.B57 D39 1984 230/.044/0924 11.69 BW 43277 230.4 276.8 De Gruchy, John W. Grand Rapids, Mich. : W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., �1984 (OCoLC)563613402 0802800424 9780802800428 84024656 DLC 841015 20240422121038.0 ocm11346445 eng