Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Written by Janet Benge and Geoff Benge

Part of the Christian Heroes: Then & Now series

A pastor becomes a spy, risking all to defy a tyrant.

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208 pages· ~1000L

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Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pastor and theologian, becomes a spy in Nazi Germany. As Hitler's power grows, he urges the church to resist and protect the oppressed. Accused of treason, Dietrich faces imprisonment and execution. Will his courageous stand against evil inspire others to act? Discover the gripping tale of a man who dared to defy tyranny.

From the publisher

Born into a loving family, Dietrich Bonhoeffer pursued a life as a pastor, teacher, theologian – and spy. He spoke out about the trouble in Germany when Adolph Hitler came to power, urging the Christian church to rescue disparaged people groups and resist Hitler’s evil empire. Accused of being a troublemaker, Dietrich continued on fearlessly in the midst of wickedness. His work as a spy in the German resistance and participation in a plot to assassinate Hitler led to imprisonment and eventual execution. But the lesson of his life story remains: “Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.”

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