Clarence Jordan: Turning Dreams into Deeds

by Henlee H. Barnette

Among modern-day Baptists, few names can evoke as mixed emotions as that of Clarence Jordan. Jordan was and is best known as co-founder of Koinonia Farm near Americus, Georgia, and as translator of the Cotton Patch Version of the New Testament. Jordan was a bona fide hero for many, a certified visionary to some, a genuine puzzle for most. You cannot really live by the Sermon on the Mount, they say, but Jordan tried. Worse still, he expected other people to try. The reflections in this little book cannot unravel the enigma that was Clarence Jordan. But who and what Clarence Jordan was will be brought into sharper focus. Perhaps thereby another generation may become challenged, inspired, encouraged, if still puzzled by a dreamer who dared also be a deed-doer.

107 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1992

Reviews

[Jonathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very personal little book that gives insights into the remarkable life of Clarence Jordan. The author primarily works from their own experiences together and Clarence's sermons and letters, which provides some novel material. That makes it a welcome addition to The Cotton Patch Evidence by Dallas Lee, which is the primary biography of Clarence Jordan's life.

[Bruce Baker · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book into the life of Clarence Jordan. A biography, lectures and some letters give the reader insight into this man and his Cotton Patch Gospel and Koinonia Farm. He tried to live out the Sermon on the Mount. It's a small book but a challenge to all who read it.