Ira Lutts North (August 31, 1922 Ethridge, Tennessee - January 15, 1984 Nashville, Tennessee) was a well known preacher and author within the Churches of Christ. He received his education at David Lipscomb College, Abilene Christian College (B.A.), University of Illinois (M.A.), and Louisiana State University (PhD). At the age of 17 he began his preaching ministry consisting of 43 years in Illinois, Louisiana, and Tennessee. Wikipedia
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