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Life Together

"Life Together" by Dietrich Bonhoeffer is a profound exploration of Christian community, written during his time in an underground seminary in Nazi-occupied Germany. The book emphasizes the importance of unity and fellowship among believers, highlighting that true Christian community transcends personal interests and backgrounds. Bonhoeffer discusses the significance of shared spiritual practices, such as daily prayer, communal meals, and regular Bible study, as essential components of living in Christian community. He also addresses the challenges of conflict within such communities, advocating for genuine relationships and the willingness to accept others as they are, with all their flaws and imperfections. The book serves as a guide for cultivating authentic relationships and establishing a community where confession, forgiveness, and mutual care take precedence over individual gain

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BV 4503 B62 1954

Publisher

New York : Harper & Row Publishers., 1954

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122 p.

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0-06-060852-8

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BV 4503 B62 1954

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"Life Together" (German: Gemeinsames Leben) was written in 1939 while Bonhoeffer served at an underground seminary for the Confessing Church in Nazi-occupied Germany. His experience leading this clandestine seminary shaped the book’s core insights into Christian community. Bonhoeffer addresses the nature of true fellowship, the rhythm of communal life, and the balance between solitude and shared worship. The book was first translated into English by John W. Doberstein in 1954

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Bonhoeffer, Dietrich

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