Nevertheless: The Varieties and Shortcomings of Religious Pacifism

John H. Yoder, John Howard Yoder

ISBN 10: 0836135865 / ISBN 13: 9780836135862

Published by Herald Press, 1992

Seller Inventory # 0836135865-VB

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.

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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Nevertheless: The Varieties and Shortcomings...
Publisher: Herald Press
Publication Date: 1992
Binding: paperback
Condition: As New