From the new york timesbestselling author, eric metaxas, an abridged version of the groundbreakingbiography of dietrich bonhoeffer, one of the greatest heroes of the twentiethcentury, a man who stood up to hitler. For the most part, metaxas allows this epic story to play itself out. The talented, heedless man who changed the direction of history. Eric metaxas is an author, speaker and radio show host whose works have been featured in the wall street journal, the new york times and the new yorker.
Although the book is popular in the united states among evangelical christians, bonhoeffer scholars have criticized metaxass book as unhistorical, theologically weak, and philosophically naive. If youre not familiar with him, metaxas is a cultural commentator or public intellectual, a bestselling author, and the host of a daily radio program, the eric metaxas show. Eric metaxas has a new book about miracles soon to be released. Eric metaxas is the author of bonhoeffer, if you can keep it, and martin luther and hosts the nationally syndicated eric metaxas show. When can i get your miracles book in paperback and how many copies would you recommend i purchase. The author makes liberal use of primary sources, which bring bonhoeffer and other characters to vivid life. Eric metaxas is the author of everything you always wanted to know about god but were afraid to ask and thirty childrens books. Apr 20, 2010 a welcome new biography of one of the 20th centurys leading lights.
Yesterday, i lost a friend who i wont meet until eternity. Eric metaxas book, 7 men and the secret of their greatness, is an educational read, and it is designed to be that way. See all books authored by eric metaxas, including bonhoeffer, and its time to sleep, my love, and more on. Jun 30, 2016 if youre not familiar with him, metaxas is a cultural commentator or public intellectual, a bestselling author, and the host of a daily radio program, the eric metaxas show. Oct 27, 2014 eric metaxas has a new book about miracles soon to be released. Greg thornbury, phd, dean of the school of christian studies at union university. Metaxas rightly focuses on his subjects life, not his theology, though readers will learn plenty about his theology as well.
Eric metaxas is a renowned radio host and an experienced biographer, best. Eric metaxas, who, along with his wife susanne, was honored as a human life foundation great defender of life 20, has a new book out, miracles. He is the author of several books, including bonhoeffer. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy april 2010, thomas nelson, by eric. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery about. Bonhoeffer was a on a rare occasion i get so involved in a book that it becomes real to me. As the title suggests, it is an examination of seven different men, with. Thank you eric metaxas for a book that gave me a better understanding of the evils of the third reich and that evil only prevails if good men remain silent, through his eyes. Eric metaxass bonhoeffer biography has won many accolades from evangelicals, not only because metaxas is an excellent writer, but also because he serves up a bonhoeffer suited to the evangelical. Im wondering if this critique does not succumb to the same problem that metaxas is accused ofignoring texts to suit the historical thesis. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy paperback unabridged, august 29, 2011. Eric metaxas has 98 books on goodreads with 224735 ratings.
Sep 03, 2017 author and radio host eric metaxas speaks about his life and career and responds to viewer calls and social media comments. Eric metaxass bonhoeffer biography has won many accolades from evangelicals, not only because metaxas is an excellent writer, but also because he serves up a bonhoeffer suited to the evangelical taste. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy is the first fully comprehensive biography of bonhoeffer in more than 40 years. George, princeton university in his new book, if you can keep it, eric metaxas demonstrates once again his ability to deal with serious matters in a way that manages to be at once profound and thoroughly entertaining. Eric metaxas bonhoeffer is the biography for this generation. So, while i am very sympathetic to metaxas call to virtue and the role of christian values in public life, his reworking of some details of american history raises this disturbing question. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy about dietrich bonhoeffer 2011, and martin luther. A definitive,deeply moving narrative, bonhoeffer is. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy april 2010, thomas nelson, by eric metaxas. Metaxas bonhoeffer is a monumental achievement and a deeply important work.
The books title comes from a possibly apocryphal observation from benjamin franklin at the conclusion of the 1787 constitutional convention in. In the first major biography of bonhoeffer in forty years, new york timesbest selling author eric metaxas takes both strands of bonhoeffers lifethe theologian. Eric metaxas s bonhoeffer biography has won many accolades from evangelicals, not only because metaxas is an excellent writer, but also because he serves up a bonhoeffer suited to the evangelical taste. What they are, why they happen, and how they can change your life.
Eric metaxas biography of dietrich bonhoeffer attempts three objectives. As the title suggests, it is an examination of seven different men, with specific emphasis upon their unique contribution to the world because of their faith in christ. Metaxas everything you always wanted to know about god. George, princeton university in his new book, if you can keep it, eric metaxas demonstrates once. Is eric metaxas promoting a kind of replacement theology, whereby the american nation replaces either the church or national israel in the message.
Book signing with eric metaxas the billy graham library. A masterpiece that reads like a great novel and weaves together in one opus an understanding of bonhoeffer s theology, the complex and tragic history of 20th century germany, and the human struggle of a true christian hero. The forgotten promise of american liberty, 2016, etc. Jul 02, 2016 so, while i am very sympathetic to metaxas call to virtue and the role of christian values in public life, his reworking of some details of american history raises this disturbing question. His most recent book is the new york times bestseller martin luther. Eric metaxas latest book about martin luther turns some. Metaxas is an outstanding writerthroughout the book he enlivens the history with his turns of phrase and witty style. It is no small matter that metaxas book is liked by people who are not well. William wilberforce and the heroic campaign to end slavery about william wilberforce and bonhoeffer. Thank you eric metaxas for a book that gave me a better understanding of the evils of the third reich and that evil only prevails if good men remain. Eric metaxas is an american author, speaker, and radio host. Eric metaxas born 1963 is an american author, speaker, and radio host. Eric metaxas, history writing, and martin luther the. Browse books by eric metaxas its time to sleep, my love.
Written by bestselling ny times author eric metaxes, he presents both sides of. An evening with eric metaxas from christianitydotcom on vimeo in this video excerpt, bestselling author, eric metaxas, entertainingly discusses his highly acclaimed and powerful book. Discover book depositorys huge selection of eric metaxas books online. Eric metaxas is one of our nations most brilliant and morally serious public intellectuals. The book reinforces my own visits study and silent prayers to the death camps we have visited. The boenhoeffer that metaxas portrays is the kind of man that a good modernday american. From the new york times bestselling author of amazing grace, a groundbreaking biography of dietrich bonhoeffer, one of the greatest.
Author and radio host eric metaxas speaks about his life and career and responds to viewer calls and social media comments. Martin luthers 95 theses have been considered for centuries as the young german monks most thunderous act of defiance toward the roman catholic church, but author eric metaxas. As adolf hitler and the nazis seduced a nation, bullied a continent. Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy by eric metaxas goodreads. He is also founder of socrates in the city, where copies. The man who rediscovered god and changed the world. Jim cantelon speaks with eric metaxas about his book about the life of dietrich bonhoeffer a church leader who stood in courageous.
So sorry i couldnt visit to preach at horizon church in rancho santa. The man who rediscovered god and changed the world about martin luther 2017. Dec 11, 2012 i have long since reached the conclusion that eric metaxas, best known for his biography of bonhoeffer, is dangerous. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Eric metaxas is a host for eric metaxas show in the salem radio network with 15 videos in the cspan video library. Despite a glut of luther biographies surrounding the 500th anniversary of the reformation, metaxas offers something different and. Miracles, what they are, why they happen, and how they can change your life. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. He has also written humor, childrens books, and scripts for veggietales. With the upper lens you read the metaxas of the book, an engaging narrative by an experienced writer who presents bonhoeffer as a christian hero led by god to struggle against an evil regime and against his wayward church. A welcome new biography of one of the 20th centurys leading lights.
Pastor, martyr, prophet, spy aboutdietrich bonhoeffer. Many evangelicals admire bonhoeffer and consider him a fellow evangelical. The billy graham library is thrilled to welcome no. He is founder and host of socrates in the city in new york city, where he. He is founder and host of socrates in the city in new york city, where he lives with his wife and daughter. He is also founder of socrates in the city, where copies of. Eric metaxas is a renowned radio host and an experienced biographer, best known for his.
Oct 30, 2017 eric metaxas latest book about martin luther turns some centurieslong legends upside down a statue of 16thcentury theologian martin luther stands on marktplatz square in wittenberg, germany. Eric metaxas is dangerous national catholic reporter. World magazine names bonhoeffer runnerup for its annual book of the year award our runnerup for book of the year is bonhoeffer. The eric metaxas show offers compelling perspective on american culture, political life, and stories making news around the corner and across the globe. I have long since reached the conclusion that eric metaxas, best known for his biography of bonhoeffer, is dangerous. Sep 01, 2010 a challenging critique, to be sure, but having just finished metaxass book, i must say im baffled by some of the criticisms regarding what metaxas purportedly left out. He is the author of several books, including bonhoeffer, amazing. Aug 21, 2009 yesterday, i finished reading bonhoeffer.
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