Description: "This volume draws together a selection of high-quality presentations at the 13th International Bonhoeffer Congress held in January 2020 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. The theme of the conference was "How a coming generation is to go on living? Bonhoeffer and the response to our present crisis and hope." The selected essays, drawn from contributors throughout the world, engage thoroughly and creatively with this concern to take responsibility not only for our own personal and communal life but also for the ethos and society that future generations will inherit from us"--
Brief description: Robert Vosloo is Professor of Systematic Theology, Faculty of Theology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Review Quotes:
"This insightful collection of essays reveals the depth of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's enduring legacy for our unsettled times. Selected from papers given at the 13th International Bonhoeffer Congress in Stellenbosch, South Africa, scholars from around the world have taken up Bonhoeffer's question, "how is the coming generation to go on living?" in relation to topics such as intergenerational trauma, the climate crisis, and political conflict. In a world that continues to be rocked by ongoing and escalating crises, including a global pandemic and multiple wars, this question, these explorations, and Bonhoeffer's exhortations to act and to hope are necessary now more than ever." --Lori Brandt Hale, Augsburg University, USA
"Dietrich Bonhoeffer's enduring influence as a young pastor and symbol of resistance against Nazism resonates globally, offering support and guidance to people of faith and non-believers alike. The discussions surrounding Bonhoeffer and the Responsibility for a Coming Generation underscore the vital significance of his essays, intertwining his thoughts, theology, and ethics with contemporary dilemmas. Bonhoeffer's impact extends beyond his time, shaping societal movements such as the fight against apartheid in South Africa and the pursuit of reconciliation in Rwanda. His theology continues to inspire resistance against injustice and oppression worldwide, making him a beacon of hope and guidance. John D. Godsey aptly recognizes Bonhoeffer's foresight, emphasizing his theology's relevance in navigating the Church's future challenges. Bonhoeffer's life and teachings serve as a constant reminder that true faith requires sacrificial love, echoing Christ's own path. His legacy remains a theological beacon, offering invaluable insights for addressing present and future aspirations, from promoting human dignity to fostering peace and reconciliation on a global scale." --Pascal Bataringaya, The Presbyterian Church in Rwanda, Rwanda.