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John Howard Yoder
John Howard Yoder (1927-1997) taught ethics and theology as a professor at Notre Dame University and Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary. He received his doctorate from the University of Basel, Switzerland, and was a member of the Mennonite Church in Elkhart, Indiana. Widely sought around the... show more



John Howard Yoder (1927-1997) taught ethics and theology as a professor at Notre Dame University and Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary. He received his doctorate from the University of Basel, Switzerland, and was a member of the Mennonite Church in Elkhart, Indiana. Widely sought around the world as a theological educator, ethicist, and interpreter of biblical pacifism, he is best known for his study on The Politics of Jesus.

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Birth date: December 29, 1927
Died: December 30, 1997
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Clif's Book World
Clif's Book World rated it 13 years ago
Since being published in 1972 this book has been widely recognized as an explanation of anabaptist theology. The book’s approach is to study the Gospel of Luke and parts of Paul’s letter to the Romans to show that Jesus’ message was one of radical Christian pacifism in behalf of the cause of the we...
Inklings
Inklings rated it 18 years ago
Though I don't buy into all of Yoder's arguments for pacifism, I found this to be a very thought provocing book.
MatthewHunter
MatthewHunter rated it 20 years ago
Through The Politics of Jesus, Yoder taught me the relevance of Jesus' nonviolent witness for my life today. I owe Yoder plenty of gratitude for shaping my ministry around nonviolence and radical hospitality. Thank goodness this book made the syllabus in Hauerwas' ethics class! I could not ask for b...
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