Dorothee Sölle Books

Exploring the dangers of unquestioning obedience in various societal structures, Dorothee Solle presents a compelling argument for "creative disobedience" as a path to liberation. Drawing on historical examples and the teachings of Jesus, she emphasizes the importance of challenging oppressive institutions while maintaining faith. Solle shares her personal journey as a female theologian, illustrating how her quest for understanding God evolved into a call for revolutionary responses that empower individuals to seek justice and freedom.

In nearly 50 vignettes, the author of such books as The Window of Vulnerablity and Suffering presents her insightful reflections on current events during a recent two-and-a-half-month journey through Latin America. "A clear grasp of our broad social crisis".--Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary.

"A valuable contribution to the literature of theology and ethics, combining in a fascinating way biblical, theological, pastoral, and socioethical themes. . . The study is of immense value because it identifies the modern idolatry that views suffering as absurd and devoid of meaning. . . The book is a marvelous exercise in cultural self-analysis that is preliminary to any meaningful exorcism and redirection." --Kenneth Vaux Theology Today "Passionate, imaginative, learned, literary, pithy, and at every point searching, Suffering is a notable achievement, not least because it pricks the heart and conscience, making the reader share in the deep experience of suffering that lies behind its writing." --James A. Carpenter Anglican Theological Review

Renowned for her impactful contributions to theology, Dorothee Soelle's works blend rigorous scholarship with accessible language, making complex ideas relatable. Her notable titles, including "Christ, the Representative," "Political Theology," and "Suffering," showcase her ability to infuse theological discourse with human warmth and compassion, establishing her as a significant figure in both European and American theological circles.

Leading church activist and theologian Dorothee Soelle here recalls a lifetime of learning and activism in church, academy, and politics. Born in 1929 in Cologne, Germany, she was a young girl during the war years and the Holocaust. She studied classical philology and philosophy, then theology and literature. Her 1972 dissertation at the University of Cologne explored connections of literature and theology since the Enlightenment. Among the most widely read theologians of our time, she has pioneered in political, feminist, and liberation theologies.

In nearly 50 vignettes, the author of such books as The Window of Vulnerablity and Suffering presents her insightful reflections on current events during a recent two-and-a-half-month journey through Latin America. "A clear grasp of our broad social crisis".--Walter Brueggemann, Columbia Theological Seminary.

Culled from a larger, more expensive volume by the same authors first published by Eerdmans in 1994, this beautiful volume focuses on 15 biblical characters and gloriously presents not only their stories but also more than 200 art-historical images of them, along with searching commentary by the late theologian Dorothee Soelle and discussion of their post-biblical legacies in art and literature by historian Joe Kirchberger.

Noted social commentator Soelle examines how the power of religion and faith can be used to transform an unjust world. Her discussions cross a broad range of topics, including the freedom bestowed by the Spirit of God, the biblical roots of social liberation, and the need for a new religious language.