Bonhoeffer–House, Memorial and Place of Encounter

Bonhoeffer–House
Memorial and Place of Encounter

Picture of Bonhoeffer-House


	Dietrich Bonhoeffer – Berlin Pastor and professor of theology – resisted National Socialism at a time when tyranny and racism ruled Germany, victimizing religious, ethnic, and social minorities. Bonhoeffer applied his Christian faith and his theological reflections to his everyday actions. This brought him in conflict with the Nazi regime, and he paid for his convictions with his life. Bonhoeffer's thoughts about the church continue to challenge us today; they also encourage us and move us to remain active.
	The Bonhoeffer–House was built in 1935 as the retirement home of Professor Dr. med. Karl Bonhoeffer and his wife Paula, Dietrich Bonhoeffer's parents. Whenever Dietrich Bonhoeffer was in Berlin, he lived here. In his study, parts of his book Ethics had their origin; as did his analysis of the resistance, After Ten Years, the manuscript of which survived the war hidden in the house. On April 5, 1943, Dietrich Bonhoeffer was arrested by the Gestapo in this building.
	Here also occurred conspiratorial discussions of the resistance movement against the National Socialists, with decisive participation of family members. Finally, the sons Klaus (a lawyer) and Dietrich, and the two sons-in-law Hans von Dohnanyi (a lawyer) and Rüdiger Schleicher (also a lawyer) were murdered by the Nazis in April, 1945.
	Today there is a permanent exhibit on the life and work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer located in the meeting room of the house. A catalogue which accompanies the exhibit is available in German and English.
	Bonhoeffer's study on the upper floor was restored to the approximate condition in which he left it in April 1943. It now contains a part of his private library.
	The house is open to all visitors – individuals and groups, local church councils, Christian and other organizations – who want a quiet place within the city to reflect on contemporary issues and who wish to be informed of the life and work of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. A permanent library and a collection of videos, DVDs and CDs and other materials help to answer questions about the relevance of Dietrich Bonhoeffer for today. These resources have to be used in the house.
	For further information, to make an appointment for your visit, or if you need assistance in preparing your trip to the Bonhoeffer-House, please contact: BONHOEFFER–HOUSE Memorial and Place of Encounter Marienburger Allee 43 D–14055 Berlin (Charlottenburg) Executive Director: Rev. Burckhard Scheffler Assistant worker: Knut Hämmerling Fon / Fax: (+49–30) 3 01 91 61 E-Mail:
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	Links: International Bonhoeffer–Society, German Section International Bonhoeffer–Society, English Section International Bonhoeffer–Society, Dutch Section International Bonhoeffer–Society, Brazil Section Evang. Church Berlin–Brandenburg–silesian Oberlausitz Bonhoeffer–Site of Evang.–Reformed Regional Church Kanton Zürich Bonhoeffer–Documentary for young people Bonhoeffer–Exhibition, Evang. Student-Home Linz Dietrich–Bonhoeffer–Verein e.V. Wiesbaden Flossenbürg Memorial Bonhoeffer Study and Meeting Center Stettin
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