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The Politics of Jesus
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A thought-provoking exploration of the radical teachings of Jesus and their implications for politics.

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  1. What are the main arguments made by John Howard Yoder in 'The Politics of Jesus' regarding the political implications of Jesus' life and teachings?
  2. How does Yoder challenge the prevailing understanding of Jesus' message and its relevance to political and social issues?
  3. According to Yoder, what is the significance of Jesus' nonviolent resistance and how does it relate to his political agenda?
  4. What are some examples from the life of Jesus that Yoder uses to support his argument for the political nature of Jesus' mission?
  5. Discuss Yoder's view on the relationship between the kingdom of God and earthly political systems.
  6. What criticisms does Yoder offer towards the church's historical involvement in politics and how does he propose a different approach?
  7. How does Yoder address the tension between the call to nonviolence and the reality of social injustice and oppression?
  8. What are the implications of Yoder's perspective on Jesus' politics for modern-day Christians and their engagement in political issues?