Translator: John W. Doberstein
Published: 1939, English 1954
A friend recommended that I read this book, but I never took the time to do so. After hearing a teaching at a church conference about suffering, during which Bonhoeffer was mentioned, I remembered this book and determined to read it soon.
Bonhoeffer's writing is easy to follow, and the translation work seems well done. The vocabulary is simple. My only complaint would be that, like other Christian books I have read, the content can seem repetitive at times.
Bonhoeffer was a German theologian that opposed Hitler and was eventually martyred. During this period he wrote several books, including this book about Christian community. Each chapter deals with important aspects of Christian community, such as ministry together or confessing to one another. Much of the writing is from the perspective of a group of Christian pastors and theologians living in community, Bonhoeffer was teaching at an underground seminary in Germany, but many of the principles are applicable to Christians regardless of their situation in life.
If you are interested in gaining a greater vision for what Christian community should look like, then this book would be a great choice. More recent works would have better practical advice, but the theological truths in Bonhoeffer's work are universal and clearly stated.
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