Listen "127. Richard Weikart on the Myth of Bonhoeffer"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Richard Weikart to discuss his book The Myth of Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Is His Theology Evangelical? With expertise in both the intellectual context and primary sources, Richard takes us through many key issues in Bonhoeffer’s thought, such as his view of Scripture – and how they reflect fundamental commitments that diverge from those of conservative evangelicals who often see Bonhoeffer as an ally. What is the myth of Bonhoeffer, and why does it persist? What is the truth about Bonhoeffer, and what can we learn from it? Book discussed: The Myth of Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Is His Theology Evangelical? “Scripture and Myth in Dietrich Bonhoeffer” “The Troubling Truth about Bonhoeffer’s Theology” Other books by Dr. Weikart: Hitler’s Religion: The Twisted Beliefs that Drove the Third Reich (also: hear the previous interview about this book here) Darwinian Racism: How Darwinism Influenced Hitler, Nazism, and White Nationalism Unnatural Death: Medicine’s Descent from Healing to Killing Also mentioned: “Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A Review Article” by Cornelius Van Til
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