THEOLOGY, HISTORY, and ETHICS
A FIELD GUIDE TO CHRISTIAN NONVIOLENCE Key Thinkers, Activists, and Movements
for the Gospel of Peace David C. Cramer and Myles Werntz
Christian nonviolence is not a settled position but a vibrant and living tradition. This concise book invites us to explore this tradition and discover how we might live out the gospel in our modern world.
“A Field Guide to Christian Nonviolence will become the indispensable textbook that with relative simplicity introduces the varieties of pacifism to modern—especially Protestant—Christian audiences. This book will be fea- tured in all my peace and war classes at both the under- graduate and seminary levels for years to come. Highly recommended.” —DAVID P. GUSHEE, Mercer University “How do white evangelical scholars offer guidance on needed Christian theological understandings of nonviolence that acknowledges the revelations about John Yoder’s sexual violence against women? Cramer and Werntz do so with a critical perspective that insists on advancing diver- gent expressions of Christian commitments to actual prac- tices. Whether you argue with their interpretations or relish the gift of their expansive vision, you will find an impres- sive Christian exploration of lived practices and traditions of nonviolence.” —TRACI C. WEST, Drew Theological School “This accessible volume is highly recommended for the church, the academy, and all those who care about peace.” —ERIC GREGORY, Princeton University “This creative yet historically grounded volume is a valuable addition to the war and peace literature.” —LISA SOWLE CAHILL, Boston College “This book is much needed and splendidly done.” —WILLIAM T. CAVANAUGH, DePaul University “A wonderful survey of the many ways in which the gospel of peace has been interpreted and enacted nonviolently. I will be recommending the book to students and friends.” —NANCY E. BEDFORD, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary “In a world torn apart by racism, sexism, militarism, and other types of violence, this book offers a beacon of hope and profound insight. Truly a must-read!” —ANDREW PREVOT, Boston College
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David C. Cramer (PhD, Baylor University) is managing editor at the Institute of Mennonite Studies, sessional lecturer at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Semi- nary, and teaching pastor at Keller Park Church in South Bend, Indiana. Myles Werntz (PhD, Baylor University) is associate professor of theology and director of Baptist studies at Abilene Christian University.
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