More On Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s Father: Karl Bonhoeffer

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Bonhoeffer’s father was reserved  in appearance and very critical of any type of arrogance. Simplicity and clarity were his supreme commandments. Dietrich Bonhoeffer often emphasized in later years what positive effects these characteristics of his parents had on his upbringing and lifestyle (Dietrich Bonhoeffer: A Brief Life by Renate Bethge, 6).