On 440 depleted acres in Sumter County, Georgia, a young Baptist preacher and farmer named Clarence Jordan gathered a few families and set out to show that Jesus intended more than spiritual fellowship. Like the first Christians, they would share their land, money, and possessions. Working together to rejuvenate the soil and the local economy, they would demonstrate racial and social justice with their lives.
Black and white community members eating together at the same table scandalized local Christians, drew the ire of the KKK, and led to drive-by shootings, a firebombing, and an economic boycott.
This bold experiment in nonviolence, economic justice, and sustainable agriculture was deeply rooted in Clarence Jordan’s understanding of the person and teachings of Jesus, which stood in stark contrast to the hypocrisy of churches that blessed wars, justified wealth disparity, and enforced racial segregation.
This selection from his talks and writings introduces Clarence Jordan’s radically biblical vision to a new generation of peacemakers and community builders.
Author: Clarence Jordan
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Plough Publishing House
Published: 10/25/2022
Series: Plough Spiritual Guides: Backpack Classics
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.4lbs
Size: 6.90h x 4.90w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9781636080284
Language: English
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