leighcia's review
Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Faith in Community
by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
leighcia's review
Life Together: The Classic Exploration of Faith in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
leighcia's review
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Despite a heavily Germanic writing style, and frequent grammatically awkward sentences, Bonhoeffer’s classic is a delight to read. Better read in small chapters with plenty of time for reflection, Life Together is an exposition of life in Christian community. Bonhoeffer explores how to interact with others in the light of what Christ has done for us. He covers the topics of Community, The Day with Others, The Day Alone (reflections on prayer and meditation), Ministry (reflections on work, includes the ministry of listening and humility), and Confession and Communion. Bonhoeffer writes some incredibly insightful passages about what it means to let others be free in Christ, which constitutes the core of how he approaches the subject of fellowship with other Christians.
