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 is The Politics of Jesus, first published in 1972.
Read more about John Howard Yoder: Life, Thought, The Politics of Jesus (1972), Misconduct, Selected Works
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