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The Substance of Faith, and Other Cotton Patch Sermons (A Koinonia Publication) Hardcover – January 1, 1972

by Clarence Jordan (Author), Dallas Lee (Editor)
4.5 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
Those who have heard Clarence Jordan speak will once again be moved by the power and conviction of his words when they read this volume. Those who never heard him will welcome this chance to meet him. Here is Clarence Jordan at his best: the biting irony that pierced sham and pretense, the flashing wit that could illuminate as it delighted, the blazing concern that knew how to lay its burden on the heart of even the casual listener, the depth of spirit that saw fresh meaning in the most familiar passage of Scripture.
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  1. Print length
    160 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Association Press
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 1972
  5. ISBN-10
    0809618435
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0809618439
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Association Press; First Edition (January 1, 1972)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0809618435
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0809618439
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Customers appreciate the faith content of the book, finding it well-summarized and providing a good overview of the author's life, with one customer describing it as inspirational.

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"...His irony and humor stand out. His Faith is justified." Read more

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"...The humor, insight into southern culture and wisdom of these sermons continue to impact my faith after all of these years...." Read more

"This is Clarence at his best, both in wit, wisdom and understanding. His irony and humor stand out. His Faith is justified." Read more

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  • J. Hugh Law
    5.0 out of 5 stars I think that this book provides a good summary of his life
    Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2016
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    Jordan, though some may not agree, probably was somewhat ahead of his time with many of the things he attempted to do in Georgia in his day. I have been interested in knowing more about him and his background since reading his translations of some of the gospels which he translated from Greek into English. I consider him to be a genuine Greek scholar who understood what Jesus taught and who attempted to put these teachings into language that people of the South would understand. I think that this book provides a good summary of his life.
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  • Joanna Shafer
    4.0 out of 5 stars A True Man of Faith
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2019
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    A book that takes you back to the Holy Spirit filled days of the 60's and 70's. ,Clarence was a man who knew the horrors of southern discrimination - but had the faith to carry him through.
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  • Donald J Bissett
    5.0 out of 5 stars Foundations of Faith
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2011
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    I first read these sermons in 1975 after meeting Clarence's widow at Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY. After I heard her speak I wanted to know more about Clarence and Koinonia. The humor, insight into southern culture and wisdom of these sermons continue to impact my faith after all of these years. I eventually made a pilgramage to Koinonia to see the place about which Clarence spoke. If you have an interest in how the truths of the Bible can be applied to modern life or to your life I can only encourage you to read these sermons. I have read them many times over the years and I always feel called to a more authentic faith and to the teachings of Jesus. Don B
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  • CP3
    5.0 out of 5 stars FAITH WELL SUMMARIZED
    Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2013
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    This is Clarence at his best, both in wit, wisdom and understanding. His irony and humor stand out. His Faith is justified.
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  • South GA Baxter
    5.0 out of 5 stars book
    Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2010
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    I love this book. I live and grew up within 75 miles of this place and did not know about it until a couple of weeks ago. Very interesting book and story.
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  • AJ Parr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2017
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    Provactive, timely, inspirational, this book has lots of application to today.
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  • Nancy J. Richmond
    5.0 out of 5 stars good read
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2014
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    I love the way Clarence Jordan tells the stories of the Bible in ways his congregation can relate. The books are out of print but not out of interest
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  • Romaine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Clarence Jordan speaks to me!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2013
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    Thanks for having his words available for me.
    I know were to find you. You save me a lot of time .
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