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The Plot to Kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero

by Patricia McCormick

4.5 out of 5

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In the dark days of Nazi Germany, when the world seemed to have gone mad, one man dared to stand up for what was right. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran pastor who risked his life to help Jews escape the Holocaust. He was a man of faith and courage, and his story is an inspiration to us all.

Bonhoeffer was born in Breslau, Germany, in 1906. He was the son of a wealthy family, and he received a privileged education. He studied theology at the University of Tübingen, and he was ordained as a Lutheran pastor in 1931.

When Hitler came to power in 1933, Bonhoeffer was one of the few voices who spoke out against the Nazis. He preached against their racist ideology, and he helped to organize resistance movements.

In 1935, Bonhoeffer was arrested by the Gestapo. He was accused of treason, and he was sentenced to prison. He spent the next five years in prison, where he was tortured and interrogated. But he never gave up hope.

In 1940, Bonhoeffer was released from prison. He went to Switzerland, where he continued to work against the Nazis. He helped to smuggle Jews out of Germany, and he worked to build support for the Allied cause.

In 1943, Bonhoeffer was arrested again. This time, he was sentenced to death. He was executed by hanging on April 9, 1945, just weeks before the end of the war.

Bonhoeffer was a martyr for the cause of freedom and justice. He was a man of faith and courage, and his story is an inspiration to us all. He showed us that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

The Legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Dietrich Bonhoeffer's legacy is vast and far-reaching. He is remembered as one of the great theologians of the 20th century, and his writings continue to inspire Christians around the world.

Bonhoeffer's work on ethics is particularly influential. He argued that Christians have a responsibility to resist evil, even if it means risking their own lives.

Bonhoeffer's work on spirituality is also well-known. He wrote about the importance of living a life of discipleship, and he stressed the need for Christians to be involved in the world.

Bonhoeffer's life and work continue to inspire Christians today. He is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope. And he is a challenge to us all to live our lives with faith and courage.

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The Plot to Kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero

by Patricia McCormick

4.5 out of 5