Nevertheless: Varieties and Shortcomings of Religious Pacifism - Softcover

Yoder, John Howard

 
9780836135862: Nevertheless: Varieties and Shortcomings of Religious Pacifism

Synopsis

John Howard Yoder's classic book first published in 1971, includes a treatment of Jewish pacifism, bibliographies, an index, and three new appendixes: Speaking Truth to Power, Quaker Political Witness; The Spectrum of Nonpacifist Postures; and Nonviolent National Defense Alternatives. Yoder points out assumptions, strengths, and shortcomings of each pacifist position. He brings clarity to the many-sided conversations about peace, nonviolence, war, proliferation of arms, and power politics. 196 Pages.

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About the Author

John Howard Yoder (1927-97) taught ethics and theology as a professor at Notre Dame University and Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary and was perhaps the most well-known Mennonite theologian in the twentieth century. 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. Yoder is also remembered for his long-term sexual harassment and abuse of women. Click here for more on Herald Press and John Howard Yoder.

From the Back Cover

This is a tremendously helpful and timely book. The Christian discussing pacifism ought to know something about the various types of pacifism, and here one can learn a great deal.

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