@article{ART003335555},
author={Yoon-Kyung Kim},
title={An Analysis of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Late Ethics and Theology Through the Lens of Old Testament Ethics},
journal={The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics},
issn={1229-8387},
year={2026},
number={64},
pages={227-250}
TY - JOUR
AU - Yoon-Kyung Kim
TI - An Analysis of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Late Ethics and Theology Through the Lens of Old Testament Ethics
JO - The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics
PY - 2026
VL - null
IS - 64
PB - The Society Of Korean Christian Social Ethics
SP - 227
EP - 250
SN - 1229-8387
AB - This paper aims to examine the influence of the Old Testament on Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s later thought, manifesting in his ‘free responsible action’ and ‘religionless/worldly Christianity.’ Bonhoeffer’s attempt to assassinate Hitler can be understood as a free, responsible action grounded in the Old Testament pacifist ethics, which recognizes that unavoidable and limited violence is permissible in situations that threaten survival. Furthermore, this paper seeks to demonstrate that Bonhoeffer developed his Christology and formulated the concept of religionless Christianity through his intensive engagement with the Old Testament during his imprisonment.
In a de-religious Korean society, exploring Bonhoeffer’s later thought can offer a path toward renewal for Korean Christianity. As is evident, Bonhoeffer developed the concept of religionless Christianity by deeply delving into the Old Testament. This paper emphasizes the necessity for believers in the Korean church to understand the Old Testament more deeply. It aims to highlight that a deeper and more accurate understanding of the Christian faith advocated by Bonhoeffer can be achieved only when grounded in a comprehensive understanding of the Old Testament.
KW - Dietrich Bonhoeffer;free responsible action;religionless Christianity;Bonhoeffer’s late theology;Old Testament influence on Bonhoeffer;Old Testament Ethics
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Yoon-Kyung Kim. (2026). An Analysis of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Late Ethics and Theology Through the Lens of Old Testament Ethics. The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics, 64, 227-250.
Yoon-Kyung Kim. 2026, "An Analysis of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Late Ethics and Theology Through the Lens of Old Testament Ethics", The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics, no.64, pp.227-250.
Yoon-Kyung Kim "An Analysis of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Late Ethics and Theology Through the Lens of Old Testament Ethics" The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics 64 pp.227-250 (2026) : 227.
Yoon-Kyung Kim. An Analysis of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Late Ethics and Theology Through the Lens of Old Testament Ethics. 2026; 64 : 227-250.
Yoon-Kyung Kim. "An Analysis of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Late Ethics and Theology Through the Lens of Old Testament Ethics" The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics no.64(2026) : 227-250.
Yoon-Kyung Kim. An Analysis of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Late Ethics and Theology Through the Lens of Old Testament Ethics. The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics, 64, 227-250.
Yoon-Kyung Kim. An Analysis of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Late Ethics and Theology Through the Lens of Old Testament Ethics. The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics. 2026; 64 227-250.
Yoon-Kyung Kim. An Analysis of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Late Ethics and Theology Through the Lens of Old Testament Ethics. 2026; 64 : 227-250.
Yoon-Kyung Kim. "An Analysis of Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Late Ethics and Theology Through the Lens of Old Testament Ethics" The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics no.64(2026) : 227-250.
