Homebrewed Christianity Andrew Root: Incarnation as Resistance
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Dec 12, 2024 Dr. Andrew Root, a theologian specializing in Dietrich Bonhoeffer's legacy, discusses Bonhoeffer's profound Advent sermons and their relevance today. He explores Bonhoeffer’s experiences in major cities and his responses to ideological crises. The conversation highlights Christ’s presence in the marginalized and the significance of community over institutional religion. Root reflects on the tension between hope and despair in anxious waiting, emphasizing personal connections and humility as revolutionary forces that transform faith and ethics.
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Bonhoeffer's Early Ministry
- Bonhoeffer's early ministry focused on Sunday school and children, influenced by his family and the Horn sisters.
- This background shaped his Advent sermons, which emphasize children, music, and nostalgia.
Germany's Interwar Crisis
- Bonhoeffer left Germany during a time of political and economic turmoil, including the fragile Weimar Republic and the aftermath of WWI.
- He contrasted this with the relative comfort and unawareness of the German expat community in Barcelona.
Advent vs. Consumerism
- Advent waiting contrasts with consumerist waiting, which eliminates waiting from wanting.
- The commodification of sentimentality and nostalgia in Advent promotes accumulation and desire fulfillment.