Radical Christian Discipleship

by John Howard Yoder, John C. Nugent (Editor), Andy Alexis-Baker (Editor)

Here, finally, is a collection of John Howard Yoder's writings for the rest of us. Practical, yet as provocative as ever. Immerse yourself in selected writings and addresses mostly unpublished of Anabaptism's most famous theologian, formatted and edited so new generations can grasp his radical challenge to the church.

Yoder pulls no punches as he talks about the Christian's call to live a life that is drastically different from the pattern of this world. He raises important and practical issues that we often choose not to speak about in polite company, in case of embarrassment by our failure to take them seriously. Discover Yoder's insistence on the narrow path of unswerving allegiance to the cross of Jesus Christ, and deep transformation by the renewing of our minds.

First volume in the Challenge to the Church series.

Genres: Theology

192 pages, Paperback

First published November 13, 2012

About the author

Yoder was a Christian theologian, ethicist, and Biblical scholar best known for his radical Christian pacifism, his mentoring of future theologians such as Stanley Hauerwas, his loyalty to his Mennonite faith, and his 1972 magnum opus, "The Politics of Jesus".

Reviews

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is surely the most provocative and deeply troubling book I have read in many moons. It is a provocation in that it has gently forced me to consider or reconsider what discipleship to Jesus Christ is all about in terms of my relationship to the society and culture of which I am a part. It is deeply troubling in that my reconsideration seems to indicate that I, like nearly every other Christian I know, has bought into a way of being Christian which is so overly contentualized to my own cultural scene that it is, at many points, colluding with the powers that be rather than a faithful journey with the one who loved me and gave himself for me. So much to consider here. In a rut? Thinking Jesus must have meant more than church life in the 21st century seems to indicate? You might try this . . .

[Chris Lenshyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

The next time someone comes to me to learn more about Yoder and his work, this will be the first book I pull off the shelf. It is a readable and daring call for allegiance to the cross and deep transformation. A Gift.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sermons and popular articles from John Howard Yoder. More accessible than his theological work.

[Brad East · Rating 4 out of 5]

Popularized Yoder, very clear and direct, pitched at a non-academic audience. Some of the essays would serve well as introductions to Yoder or the particular topic in view.

[Drick · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a collection of essays, articles, and meditations by John Howard Yoder collected. They seem mostly directed at your adults and are mostly written in the 1950's. I did not find them particularly illuminating or challenging. Not the best of Yoder for our time