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Pangritz's (systematic theology, Aachen Technical College) argument turns on Bonhoeffer's criticism of Barth, specifically concerning the accusation in his prison letters that Barth was guilty of a "positivism of revelation." Though ambiguous, this remark has been seen as a wedge separating the two theologians. Through analysis of their correspondence, and a consideration of Barth's remarks following Bonhoeffer's death, Pangritz clarifies the relationship between the two, and makes a case that Bonhoeffer's criticism did not mark a significant breach between the two thinkers. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR