Sermon on the Mount

by Clarence Jordan

Anxiety, insecurity, military power, racial prejudice, and heavy taxes—all these problems of contemporary life were also faced by those who first heard the teaching of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. Author Clarence Jordan points out that this sermon presents many of the major features of the kingdom of God on earth that Jesus was proposing. Not only has the author done a masterful job of interpreting Jesus’ words; he has also demonstrated their meaning through his work at Koinonia Farm in Americus, Georgia.

Genres: Christian Living

98 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1970

Reviews

[Laura Haske · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really appreciate Clarence Jordan’s writing. This is a short book that’s full of insight into Jesus’ teaching from the Sermon on the Mount. It’s challenging and inspiring. I don’t know how hard it is to find a copy of this book. The version I read has a 1952 copyright date. My husband had kept it (with all of his highlighting) from a New Testament class he took in college. Clarence Jordan was one of the founders of Koinonia Farm, which eventually contributed to the development of Habitat for Humanity.

[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book - and this man - started my life on an entirely different direction.

[Blake Callens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Given the colloquial language of the book, after the first few chapters, I expected it to be more pop-theology than true insight. I couldn't have been more wrong. It's a fantastic exposition on practical Christianity, and what love (agape) requires of us.

[Jwgalvin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very insightful, excellent application to the modern world.