

Meet Dietrich Bonhoeffer w/ Charles Marsh
May 28, 2015
In a lively discussion, Charles Marsh, a professor of religious studies and author of 'Strange Glory,' shares his deep admiration for Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a pivotal 20th-century theologian. They explore Bonhoeffer's evolving thoughts amidst turmoil, his revolutionary experiences in the African American church, and the profound influence of thinkers like Karl Barth and Reinhold Niebuhr. Marsh also reflects on Bonhoeffer's complex relationships, particularly the homoerotic bond with Eberhard Bethge, revealing layers of emotion and intellectual dialogue that shaped Bonhoeffer's legacy.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Bonhoeffer's Legacy
03:29 • 31min
Critiquing American Protestantism: The Absence of Reformation
34:01 • 3min
Bonhoeffer's Transformative Journey
37:12 • 25min
Exploring the Legacy of Bonhoeffer with Post-War Theologians
01:01:43 • 2min
The Intellectual Dialogue Between Bonhoeffer and Niebuhr
01:03:56 • 3min
The Ethical Evolution of Bonhoeffer: Responsibility and Political Conspiracy
01:07:21 • 3min
Reexamining Bonhoeffer's Relationships
01:10:32 • 10min