Yoder war ein christlicher Theologe, Ethiker und Bibelwissenschaftler, der für seinen radikalen christlichen Pazifismus und seine tiefe Treue zu seinem mennonitischen Glauben bekannt ist. Sein Werk befasst sich mit der komplexen Beziehung zwischen den Lehren Jesu und der Ausübung politischer Macht. Er konzentrierte sich darauf, wie christliche Grundprinzipien gesellschaftliche und politische Strukturen prägen. Yoders Ansatz betonte die Notwendigkeit einer tiefgreifenden Transformation der Welt, geleitet von einer authentischen Befolgung der Lehren Christi.
Focusing on the New Testament vision of ministry, the book explores the terminology employed by Paul and other writers, highlighting the universal role of the church. It critically analyzes the theological and sociological divides that have emerged between clergy and laity, offering insights into the implications of these distinctions for contemporary ministry practices.
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This unique book blends memoir with history, combining firsthand accounts of combat, deep research, and thoughtful analysis.
The essays in this collection, presented by John Howard Yoder during his 1966 visit to South America, explore the revolutionary potential of Christianity through a unique lens. Yoder examines the free church's role, the practice of peace, and the church's position amid societal upheaval. His insights reflect a dynamic engagement with Latin American Christianity, emphasizing the church as a moral compass in turbulent times. Ultimately, Yoder expresses confidence in the enduring power of faithfulness and the peace-witnessing community's significance in a revolutionary context.
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John Howard Yoder's work significantly transformed theological ethics and biblical studies by emphasizing their interconnectedness. He advocates for a reading of Scripture that is both ecclesial and missional, rooted in Anabaptist principles while embracing an ecumenical spirit. Yoder's approach is historically informed and literarily sensitive, aiming for clarity and pastoral relevance. His focus on Jesus as the central figure in Scripture encourages a community-oriented faith that calls believers to follow the example of Christ, encapsulated in the phrase, "Our Lamb has conquered; let us follow him."
Exploring the intersection of gospel, peace, and knowledge, this collection of John Howard Yoder's writings presents a pacifist theology that challenges imperialistic epistemologies. Edited by Christian Early and Ted Grimsrud, the book highlights Yoder's insights on how nonviolence informs our understanding of truth, steering clear of both domination and relativism. It offers a thought-provoking perspective on how faith and peace can shape human knowledge.
Few theologians have done as much as John Howard Yoder to articulate the case for Christian pacifism. This title includes lectures that were presented in 1983 in Warsaw, Poland.
John Howard's name will forever be linked to the highly successful Pegasus Bridge assault by his glider-born company of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. His men regarded him with awe and his courage and toughness were bye-words. However this book reveals the human side of the man as well as providing a graphic account of the preparation, actual operation and aftermath of this iconic raid. The Pegasus Diaries is a book that will be enjoyed by men and women alike, presenting as it does a complex man often torn between his high sense of loyalty to his men and devotion to duty.