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John Howard Yoder

American theologian and academic (1927-1997) · United States · On the map · Academics · Died at 70

John Howard Yoder 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.

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He spent the latter part of his career teaching at the University of Notre Dame.

Country
United States
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 1997 · aged 70