The Truth Will Set You Free.The Truth Will Set You Free (Concordia, $9.99), the brief autobiography of Samuel L. Hoard, the second black pastor to graduate from the Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod seminary in St. Louis, tells the story of his struggle against racism in academy, church, and society. Educated through high school in segregated, academically poor schools in St. Louis, he struggled with languages but conquered them. He served as a parish pastor and a military chaplain. While he makes clear that he is committed to the close communion communion in the Lord's supper, restricted to those who have received baptism by immersion. See under Close, a. os> See also: Close Communion and Biblicism of his denomination Denomination The stated value found on financial instruments. Notes: This term applies to most financial instruments with monetary values. The denomination for bonds and securities would be face value or par value. , nonetheless he worked with many denominations in the struggle for racial justice and shows how evangelical ministry triumphed over denominational legalism le·gal·ism n. 1. Strict, literal adherence to the law or to a particular code, as of religion or morality. 2. A legal word, expression, or rule. (my wording) while a military chaplain during the Vietnam War Vietnam War, conflict in Southeast Asia, primarily fought in South Vietnam between government forces aided by the United States and guerrilla forces aided by North Vietnam. . I read this with interest, since my father secured financial aid for him while in college and seminary. It adds a human-interest story to the history of the battle for racial equality in America. EK |
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