Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1995, Trade Paperback)

Christian discipleship IS costly

This is a "tough read." Bonhoeffer had not yet been arrested by the Gestapo but it becomes obvious, after reading this, why he eventually was. It is pertinent in this modern time because of all the pressure put upon Christians by many groups, philosophies, and political movements that stand opposed to orthodox Christianity. It is a difficult read because, early on in the book, Bonhoeffer states that Christ calls Christians to die with Him, not fight for Him. Many folks in 1930's Germany didn't want to hear that message and many, in the western world of today, don't want to hear it now, either. That said, not only is it a tough read but it is also an inspiring one. The forces of evil, secular humanism, religious and political extremism, once, again, challenge Christians to live their faith and trust in Jesus Christ. It was difficult to love those who hated them in 1930's Germany, just as it is in the modern, western world of today or in the reaches of developing nations. The key word in the title truly is "Cost." To be a disciple of Christ just may cost a person everything, including life itself.Read full review

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Great Book

Great book in original German. I am sure. It's a difficult subject. I wish I could read it in German. The translation to English is very poor. That makes it so much more difficult to follow his thread of thought.Read full review

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Deep But Enlightening Book

This book has of deep content. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a committed Christian pastor who was adamantly opposed to Hitler. I haven’t finished reading this book. I needed to take a break and read a light fiction novel.Read full review

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Compelling in its contents to hear what Christ claims of his followers.

This book is not for the fainthearted, did not know what to expect when opening the first page but the initial sentence, "Christ bids a man to come and die," says it all. From that point on one is confronted by the demands of Christ to all who profess to be his disciple. Two things I wrote for myself about the book, it is intended to be a mirror calling you to become what Christ asks, two, it is the water to the soil from which a plant draws its life, the writing comes back to ones memory and asks you to practice what is being requested, or commanded.
My opinion, everyone who would have a deeper relationship with G-d through Christ needs to read, meditate, and apply, you will not be the same. Read full review

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Will make you crazy.

If you are a Christian, and you aren't crazy enough, this book can take you over the edge if you want that. Being committed to Christ is good, but this through this book Dietrich Bonhoeffer makes you feel like crap at every turn while pulling you forward to next level craziness. He was a martyr to the Faith, and I'm not sure he could live up to what he was wrote.Read full review

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Theology in real life.

Interesting perspective on the church and Germany prior to and during WWII. It is more theology than history though, but that’s why I bought it. I read “Hitler’s Cross”, which referenced this work by D.Bonhoeffer. Excellent book. It is theology worked out in real life. Read full review

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Bonhoeffer Exemplified What He Taught

The Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich Bonhoeffer has remained one of my top 5 books for over 40 years. If you are seriously looking to grown in the Christian faith, this is the book to read and study over and over.Read full review

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Cost of Discipleship

This is a must read. Book was in great shape

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The Cost of Discipleship

The book was in great condition. This is a classic book. I bought it for a friend rather than loaning my copy that is falling apart.

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Bonhoeffer Disciileship

Learned a lot more about this period of history. I didn’t realize how bad the SA were before the SS took them out.