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John Howard Yoder (December 29, 1927 – December 30, 1997) was an American Mennonite theologian and ethicist best known for his defense of Christian pacifism. His most influential book was The Politics of Jesus, which was first published in 1972. Yoder was a Mennonite and wrote from an Anabaptist perspective.
An article that examines the contradiction between Yoder's advocacy of Christian nonviolence and his abusive behavior toward women. It also explores how Yoder resisted accountability and how his theology influenced his actions.
John Howard Yoder is a giant in the field of theological ethics. I have alluded to his impact in the wider church—his profound influence in both Catholic and Protestant pastoral training, which has and will for some time filter through the broader church.
John Howard Yoder (1927-1997) was a Christian theologian, ethicist, and pacifist who influenced Stanley Hauerwas and others. He wrote The Politics of Jesus and other books on Christian ethics and Anabaptist history.
Jan 19, 2023 · Mennonite theologian John Howard Yoder, who died on December 30, 1997, was known throughout his lifetime for his unique perspectives on organized religion and the church's place in the community. As reported by The New York Times, Yoder specifically promoted nonviolence and pacifism.
For the influential Mennonite theologian, John Howard Yoder [2] , pacifism [3] was unequivocally true. But what would this statement have meant for Yoder—“Pacifism is unequivocally true”? What would have been Yoder’s basis for making such a claim? And how did this “truth” work for him?
Oct 17, 2017 · For god's sake, he surely should have recognized that he was John Howard Yoder, the most prominent Mennonite theologian in recent times, and that these women he tried first to seduce ...
