Between resistance and submission Bonhoeffer, Luther, and Christian witness as political theology Claire Hein Blanton

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Blanton, Claire Hein, author.

Series:

T&T Clark new studies in Bonhoeffer’s theology and ethics

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bonhoeffer, Dietrich, 1906-1945.

Bonhoeffer, Dietrich.

Government, Resistance to--Religious aspects--Lutheran Church.

Government, Resistance to.

Political theology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London T&T Clark 2026

Summary:

"Is there a place for Bonhoeffer’s political theology within contemporary society? With the continued interest in Bonhoeffer’s theology and life there has been an emergence of divergent voices claiming that our political climate has created a series of Bonhoeffer Moments. But what, precisely, is a Bonhoeffer Moment and does it signal that Bonhoeffer’s political theology is of continued use? These questions form the centre of Blanton's project. Bonhoeffer’s theology combines his specific historical context alongside the influence of Luther’s theology. Blanton deftly analyses Bonhoeffer's political writings with these influences in the background. The first half of this work focuses on explicating the importance of these influences and highlights various issues which emerge when Bonhoeffer is read outside of them. The second half, then, turns to Bonhoeffer’s writings themselves, covering over a decade of his work. Ultimately, Blanton highlights how Bonhoeffer’s political theology falls somewhere between resistance and collaboration. Bonhoeffer’s political responsibility is distinctly rooted in the willingness to live into God’s command and bear responsibility for the neighbour. It is a qualified action that does not easily lend itself to full-scale action or adoption, but in its emphasis on individual responsibility, does have a place in the modern political discourse"-- Bloomsbury Collections

Contents:

Exploring John de Gruchy’s use of Bonhoeffer’s political theology within a Reformed context, and the limitations of reading Bonhoeffer outside Luther’s theology

The political theology of Martin Luther

Ethics as paradigm for political theology

The continuity of Bonhoeffer’s political theology, 1933-43

“Bonhoeffer moments”: continued applicability of his political thought

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index

Online resource; title from home page (Bloomsbury Collections, viewed March 30, 2026)

Other Format:

Print version: Blanton, Claire Hein Between resistance and submission

ISBN:

9780567713896

056771389X

9780567713872

0567713873

9780567713889

0567713881

OCLC:

1573149039

Publisher Number:

CIPO000355567

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license