Shortly before he was hanged by the Nazis in 1945 at age 39, Dietrich Bonhoeffer reportedly expressed his anticipation of eternal life in heaven, marking the beginning of his legacy as a martyr and hero of anti-Nazi resistance. Bonhoeffer, a Lutheran theologian, is commemorated worldwide in churches and literature for his calls to sacrificial discipleship.
Over the years, Bonhoeffer's words and example have been widely quoted and sometimes misinterpreted to support various causes, sparking debates and controversies. Recently, his story was brought to the big screen in a biopic, stirring further discussions about his portrayal and legacy.
