Book Review: Bonhoeffer on The Christian Life by Stephen J. Nichols

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a man who was martyred for his faith at the age of 39 in Nazi Germany under the leadership of Adolf Hitler. His legacy lives on in the 21st Century with his books The Cost of Discipleship and Life Together. Eric Metaxas wrote about the life on Bonhoeffer in his excellent biography, Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy.

Steven J Nichols, president of Reformation Bible College, has written a new book on Dietrich Bonhoeffer that deals with more of his teaching of the Christian life rather than his life. though the book, Bonhoeffer on The Christian Life, gives us a little background into his life. Nichols writes on Bonhoeffer's theology and teachings regarding a life living as a disciple of Jesus by carrying our cross as well living in community with fellow believers. The rest of the book deals with Bonhoeffer's teachings on living the Christian life and not being polluted by the world.

This is not a detailed biography on Dietrich Bonhoeffer but it is a good book on his theology. If you have read Metaxas' book, then this would be a good follow up book on Bonhoeffer.

Thanks Crossway for letting me review this book.