Dietrich Bonhoeffer books in order
German Lutheran pastor, theologian, anti-Nazi dissident
- Lived
- 1906–1945
- Country
- Germany
- Books
- 26
Dietrich Bonhoeffer published 14 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 11 other books, beginning with The Cost of Discipleship (1928).
Updated September 2026
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The Cost of Discipleship
Dietrich Bonhoeffer's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Cost of Discipleship (1928)
Life Together (1939)
Letters and Papers from Prison (1951)
Prisoner for God (1953)
Act and (1956)
Creation and Fall (1958)
Christ the Center (1960)
No Rusty Swords (1965)
The Way to Freedom (1966)
True Patriotism; Letters, Lectures, and Notes, 1939-45 (1973)
Bonhoeffer (1975)
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1983)
A Testament to Freedom (1990)
Love Letters from Cell 92 (1994)
Poetry in order
Prayers from Prison (1976)
Other books in order
Ethics (1955)
Temptation (1955)
Sanctorum Communio (1960)
The Communion of Saints (1963)
Lectures on Christology (1966)
Psalms (1970)
Fiction from Prison (1981)
The Martyred Christian (1983)
Spiritual Care (1985)
Meditating on the Word (1986)
Deitrich Bonhoeffer (1987)
About Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German Lutheran pastor, neo-orthodox theologian and anti-Nazi dissident who was a key founding member of the Confessing Church. His writings on Christianity's role in the secular world have become widely influential; his 1937 book The Cost of Discipleship is described as a modern classic. Apart from his theological writings, Bonhoeffer was known for his staunch resistance to the Nazi dictatorship, including vocal opposition to Nazi euthanasia program and genocidal persecution of Jews. He was arrested in April 1943 by the Gestapo and imprisoned at Tegel Prison for a year and a half. Later, he was transferred to Flossenbürg concentration camp.
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer FAQ
- How many books has Dietrich Bonhoeffer written?
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer published 14 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 11 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Dietrich Bonhoeffer's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Cost of Discipleship.
- What is Dietrich Bonhoeffer's last book?
- Life Together (1939).
- What is Dietrich Bonhoeffer's most famous book?
- The Cost of Discipleship (1928) is Dietrich Bonhoeffer's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.