Bonhoeffer: Finkenwalde Flashcards
What was the Confessing Church?
Formed in 1934 as a breakaway from the national Reich Church in Germany
What did Bonhoeffer oppose to taking?
A civil oath, in support of Hitler
What was Bonhoeffer asked to do in 1935?
Run a secret training school in Finkenwalde, for new pastors (which was illegal as it was not applying Aryan restrictions)
What life did Bonhoeffer advocate for?
A monastic life (monk like), encouraging people to pray, study the Bible, singing religious songs
How was the training at Finkenwalde controversial?
Some people said there was not time for an emphasis on quiet reflection
When was Finkenwalde discovered?
The Gestapo under Himmler discovered it in 1937 and many people were arrested
Why was Bonhoeffer disappointed in the Confessing Church?
He thought the teachers were weak for not critiquing Nazi policies
