Jacob Ewert

Jacob Gerhard Ewert (a.k.a. J. G. Evert,[1] 1874-1923) was a Mennonite socialist and pacifist from Hillsboro, Kansas. From 1909 he was editor of the German-language newspaper, Vorwärts. Ewert wrote books and pamphlets on socialism, on temperance, and on warfare.[2][3][4] Historian Duane Sotltzfus described Ewert as a "tireless advocate for conscientious objectors, writing articles and counseling many draftees" when writing for Vorwärts.[1] The Newton, Kansas, newspaper Der Herold—edited by H.P. Krehbiel—challenged his published support of socialist agendas.[5]

Ewert attended the Mennonite Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas, and later taught both there and at a Mennonite Brethren college, Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Stoltzfus, Duane (April 2011). "Armed With Prayer in an Alcatraz Dungeon: The Wartime Experiences of Four Hutterite C.O.'s in Their Own Words" (PDF). The Mennonite Quarterly Review. Retrieved November 26, 2014.
  2. ↑ Ewert, Jacob (1900). Der Gute Kampf: Eine Allegorie. Mennonite Publishing Co.
  3. ↑ Ewert, Jacob (1909). Christentum und Sozialismus. Hillsboro, KS: Journal Press.
  4. ↑ Juhnke, James (1975). A People of Two Kingdoms. Newton, KS: Faith and Life Press. pp. 67–71.
  5. 1 2 Friesen, Duane K. (March 1982). "Mennonites and Social Justice: Problems and Prospects" (PDF). Mennonite Life. North Newton, Kansas: Bethel College. Retrieved November 24, 2014.

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