Description: ""Of very few people can it be legitimately said that
their work fundamentally reconfigured the landscape of two
theological disciplines. But if there is anyone in recent memory
who would be worthy of such an accolade, it is John Howard Yoder.
The two disciplines are, of course, theological ethics and biblical
studies--though Yoder would cringe at their separation, and his
work was both explicitly and implicitly a prolonged exercise in
maintaining their indissoluble union. For him, to hear the word
rightly was to do the word publicly. . . . Yoder] guides us toward
a truly ecclesial yet missional reading of Scripture, with a
profoundly Anabaptist yet ecumenical and catholic spirit, in
historically astute and literarily sensitive ways that are
nonetheless ""straightforward"" and pastoral. Or, as he would
himself say, he guides us toward a reading of Scripture that
proceeds from and focuses on Jesus: Vicit Agnus Noster, Eum
Sequamur; 'Our Lamb has conquered; let us follow him.'"" --from the
foreword by Michael J. Gorman Endorsements: ""Yoder's biblical
exposition, perhaps more than his work in either ethics or history,
inspired a whole generation to re-engage 'Word and World.' I, like
so many others, am grateful and indebted. This volume gives us
unique insights into Yoder's integral approach to reading
scripture, which remains instructive, compelling and fruitful.""
--Ched Myers, Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries and author of
Binding the Strong Man: A Political Reading of Mark's Story of
Jesus ""For anyone interested in theological interpretation of
Scripture, this book is a welcome event. This updated version of To
Hear the Word brings together a compelling collection of John
Howard Yoder's many writings on biblical interpretation and
theology. Those engaged in current discussions about how to
interpret and embody Scripture in the church will find that on many
of the most pressing issues in the current debates, Yoder has
already engaged the issues in provocative and challenging ways. It
only sharpens our sorrow that his voice has been lost."" --Stephen
E. Fowl author of Theological Interpretation of Scripture (Cascade
2009) About the Contributor(s): John Howard Yoder (1927-1997)
earned his PhD from the University of Basel and taught theology at
the Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries and the University of
Notre Dame. For nineteen years he served the Mennonite Fellowship
in church relations and education. His published books include The
Politics of Jesus, The Priestly Kingdom, To Hear the Word, When War
Is Unjust, What Would You Do?, and He Came Preaching Peace.
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