If you've been around my blog for a while you know that I admire the life and writing of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Last year, I had the opportunity to do a book review of Costly Grace: A Contemporary view of The Cost of Discipleship by Jon Walker. Jon Walker has now done another modern re-write of Bonhoeffer's book Life Together called In Visible Fellowship.
In Visible Fellowship is a very light but beautiful read. Each chapter is only 2-3 pages long. The format includes a quote by Bonhoeffer, some thoughts to ponder, Scripture verses and a few follow up questions. The main theme discusses how we should live together as the body of Christ in fellowship (which you know is one of my favorite things to think about these days).
I believe this book is a valuable resource and would be a great book for a fellowship group to dive into together. It is a simple and short read, but the thoughts and concepts presented have an important conversational depth to them.
Another reason why I especially like this book is that it allows us to think about Christianity outside of our contemporary biases. God's truth expands cultures and time periods and Bonhoeffer lived in a different culture and in a different time period. I believe it is important to grasp a hold of Christianity with a fuller and deeper understanding by considering thoughts and aspects from those who came and lived before us. This book provides a wonderful opportunity for that to happen.
In Christ,
I received a complimentary edition of this book from Leafwood Publishers. I was not paid for my opinion and all thoughts expressed are mine and mine alone.
In Visible Fellowship is a very light but beautiful read. Each chapter is only 2-3 pages long. The format includes a quote by Bonhoeffer, some thoughts to ponder, Scripture verses and a few follow up questions. The main theme discusses how we should live together as the body of Christ in fellowship (which you know is one of my favorite things to think about these days).
I believe this book is a valuable resource and would be a great book for a fellowship group to dive into together. It is a simple and short read, but the thoughts and concepts presented have an important conversational depth to them.
Another reason why I especially like this book is that it allows us to think about Christianity outside of our contemporary biases. God's truth expands cultures and time periods and Bonhoeffer lived in a different culture and in a different time period. I believe it is important to grasp a hold of Christianity with a fuller and deeper understanding by considering thoughts and aspects from those who came and lived before us. This book provides a wonderful opportunity for that to happen.
In Christ,
I received a complimentary edition of this book from Leafwood Publishers. I was not paid for my opinion and all thoughts expressed are mine and mine alone.
This book sounds great - and less intimidating than the mongo Bonhoeffer book staring at me from the shelf! =-)
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