"While imprisoned by the Nazis in 1944, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote a poem titled "Who Am I?," which is among the theologian's most personal writings. The poem reflects on the central question of identity, how our public persona can be markedly different from our self image, but God knows our true self and our capabilities. To illuminate central thoughts within the poem, this book also features excerpts from other Bonhoeffer writings, including his correspondence with his fiancee. From a biographical perspective, this book reveals the anxiety as well as the inner strength and remarkable faith of this resistance fighter. In addition, all who face the question "Who am I?" during transition times in life will find insight and inspiration from Bonhoeffer's reflections"--Back cover.
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Who Am I?
"While imprisoned by the Nazis in 1944, Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote a poem titled "Who Am I?," which is among the theologian's most personal writings. The poem reflects on the central question of identity, how our public persona can be markedly different from our self image, but God knows our true self and our capabilities. To illuminate central thoughts within the poem, this book also features excerpts from other Bonhoeffer writings, including his correspondence with his fiancee. From a biographical perspective, this book reveals the anxiety as well as the inner strength and remarkable faith of this resistance fighter. In addition, all who face the question "Who am I?" during transition times in life will find insight and inspiration from Bonhoeffer's reflections"--Back cover.
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