Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy Quiz

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Who was the theologian that Metaxas reports Bonhoeffer lobbied to have placed in the University of Berlin that the Nazis rejected? (from Chapters 7 and 8)

Karl Barth.

Erwin Sutz.

Emil Brunner.

Georg Wobbermin.

What does Metaxas report to be the focus of Bonhoeffer's speech, "The Younger Generation's Altered Concept of Leadership", that he gave two days after Adolf Hitler was elected Chancellor of Germany? (from Chapters 9 through 13)

Bonhoeffer was giving a Christian rebuttal to the election of Hitler.

Bonhoeffer was giving a philosophical dissent with a popular, decades old, concept, the Fuhrer Principle, that promoted the belief that Germany needed a strong central leader.

Bonhoeffer was providing a Biblical analysis of Hitler's election.

Bonhoeffer was alerting his listeners of the dangers of Hitler.

Why was the German Government opposed to Bonhoeffer and is ordinands traveling to visit the Swiss church, according to a quote found by Metaxas? (from Chapters 17, 18 and 19)

"...because Bonhoeffer has caused no small amount of embarrassment when he has gone to other countries."

"...because his influence is not conducive to German interests."

"...because it is important that we protect the Christian solidarity of our citizens."

"...because Bonhoeffer's presentation to the international press will bring disfavor to our leaders."

What does Metaxas claim to be the priority of the congregations that Bonhoeffer led in London? (from Chapters 14, 15 and 16)

To influence other countries that the Nazi government was trustworthy.

Maintain cultural connections with the homeland.

To support the German Christians abroad.

To help in opposing Nazi efforts to interfere with the mission of the church.

What was the politically dangerous message that Metaxas reports Bonhoeffer made in a sermon at Trinity Church in Berlin one month after Hitler became Chancellor? (from Chapters 9 through 13)

"The Jews remain to this day the chosen seed of God, from whom we, the Church of Jesus Christ, are the multitude of the promise to Abraham."

"We have only one God, and His only Son was the King of the Jews."

"Who will you worship, the God of the Bible, or the Fuherer of Germany?"

"The Church has only one altar, the altar of the Almighty...before which all creatures must kneel...."