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The Lutheran accents of Bonhoeffer’s theology become more pronounced as we move from his story of creation, fall, and redemption (Chapter 1) into his specifically political reflections (beginning in Chapter 3). In order to pave the way for this transition, this chapter presents some traditional characteristics of Lutheran theology before returning to Bonhoeffer in light of them. The starting point is the doctrine of justification, generally seen as the center of Lutheran theology. Inseparable from justification is the distinction between law and gospel, which is of fundamental significance for all that follows about Bonhoeffer’s political thinking. The message of justification and the complex relationship of law and gospel implied by it set the framework for political life, including the right relationship of church and state. |
