armchairs & accent chairs
bonhoeffer for armchair theologians
p 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 bonhoeffers 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 . p written by experts but designed for the novice the armchair series provides accurate concise and witty overviews of some of the most profound moments and theologians in christian history . these books are essential supplements for first time encounters with primary texts lucid refreshers for scholars and clergy and enjoyable reads for the theologically curious .