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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bonhoeffer, what was the first element that defined a Christian fellowship?

2. What was Bonhoeffer doing while living abroad from Germany?

3. Who signed the execution order that authorized Bonhoeffer's execution?

4. The term "Word of God" can be applied to which two elements of Christianity?

5. What is the last book of the Bible?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 2, why is Bonhoeffer so insistent that singing should be done in unison?

2. What does Bonhoeffer learn in childhood about Christianity that shapes his theology as an adult?

3. What was the purpose of the monument to Bonhoeffer erected by pastors in Bavaria, Germany, ten years after his death?

4. Does spiritual love desire immediacy or the nearness of other human beings, according to Bonhoeffer? Why or why not?

5. How did the common morning devotions at the seminary begin, according to what we learned in Chapter 2?

6. Where are Bonhoeffer and his family held from 1943 to October 1944?

7. According to Bonhoeffer, what do the books of the Bible between Genesis and Apocalypse describe?

8. What does the book of Apocalypse (also known as Revelation) describe?

9. What effect did Bonhoeffer believe that living in exile, with unbelievers, could have on a Christian's faith?

10. According to Bonhoeffer, what is the best way for a Christian to accomplish his work? Why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Bonhoeffer fled to England after his critical 1933 radio broadcast in order to avoid conflict with the Nazi regime. Research what the consequences for disagreeing with or criticizing the Nazis were, then write an essay using this information to explain what the outcome of 'conflict with the Nazi regime' might have spelled for Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Make sure that you cite your references and include a bibliography.

Essay Topic 2

Bonhoeffer's lessons in Chapter 3 about intercession are germane to recent calls for all of America to get more involved in helping each other; community service is a form of intercession. Think of a community service organization, preferably something you have participated in yourself, and use Bonhoeffer's comments on intercession in Chapter 3 to show how what they do is a form of intercession.

Essay Topic 3

What did Bonhoeffer say, in Chapter 5, are the two dangers present in hearing the confession of brothers? Support your answer with references from the text.

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