It ran offbroadway at the lambs theatre for 193 performances beginning in october 21, 1981. Interested in making the bible more meaningful to people in the racially divided southern us, jordan changed the jewgentile rift to a blackwhite rift. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Cotton patch gospel is a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics written. The parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version luke. An easter story spectacular, now on dvd cotton patch gospel has been highly acclaimed by critics and public alike. Hewn from the massive baptist denomination, known primarily for its conformity to culture, clarence stressed the anticultural, the christtranscending and the christtransforming, aspects of the gospel. Grace, indeed, is the theme as the authors of old men of the bible wade through the sketchy stories of the great patriarchs, from. Now for the first time collected in a single, hardcover volume, this edition comes complete with a new introduction by president jimmy carter, a foreword by will d. The cotton patch version of the new testament is a.
The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the. Apr 17, 2017 kris kristofferson, lyle lovett, emmylou harris johnny cash tribute 1996 kennedy center honors duration. The cotton patch gospel, by koinonia farm founder clarence jordan, recasts the stories of jesus and the. Cotton patch gospel is a colloquial translation of most of the new testament by southern baptist minister clarence jordan. The cotton patch version of luke and acts by clarence jordan. Cotton patch gospel from koinonia to habitat for humanity. A musical, cotton patch gospel 1982, written by atlantabased actor tom key and stage director russell treyz, was based on jordans version of the gospels of matthew and john. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language and culture of the mid20th century american south. With tom key, scott ainslie, pete corum, jim lauderdale. This is not meant to replace the bible, but it may be a good tool for someone. Bear in mind that this resource is not a biblical translation, but a. Clarence jordan july 29, 1912 october 29, 1969, a farmer and new testament greek scholar, was the founder of koinonia farm, a small but influential religious community in southwest georgia and the author of the cotton patch.
This greatest story ever retold is based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan in which the gospel is presented in a. Rosedale bible colleges production of cotton patch gospel sets the story of jesus in rural georgia. The cotton patch gospel, by koinonia farm founder clarence jordan, recasts the. The cotton patch version of the new testament softwarecases. Cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings. Clarence jordan july 29, 1912 october 29, 1969, a farmer and new testament greek scholar, was the founder of koinonia farm, a small but influential religious community in southwest georgia and the author of the cotton patch paraphrase of the new testament.
Here, jesus elliot miller, on the left cheerfully explains his lack of income to matthew william. This greatest story ever retold is based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan in which the gospel is presented in a setting of. Jordans cotton patch version of the gospels offers a chance to see jesus teachings at work in our current world. Clarence jordans cotton patch gospel uses southern dialect, humor, and a keen. Hearing parables in the cotton patch clarence jordan 19121969 was an unusually able interpreter of jesus parables. In gainesville, georgia, the replied, because theres a bible prophecy which says. Those who never heard clarence jordan speak will welcome the opportunity to get to know him through his. The cotton patch gospel is a retelling of the new testament by clarence jordan. Buy the cotton patch gospel complete collection by clarence. Nov 28, 2011 bibles cotton patch version bblx posted in new esword downloads. Cpvnt suggest new tag new testament, paraphrase this is clarence jordans interesting paraphrase of most of the books of the nt. Buy a cheap copy of the cotton patch version of hebrews and. Hearing parables in the cotton patch baylor university. Download cotton patch gospel hebrews and the general epistles or read online books in pdf, epub, tuebl, and mobi format.
The authorized king james version of 1611 was sporadically altered until 1769, but was not thoroughly updated until the creation of the revised version in 1885. Including the gospel of matthew except for the begat verses and the first eight chapters of the gospel of john clarence jordan association press, 1970 bible 128 pages. During the 1960s, jordan focused on cotton patch gospel. The cotton patch version of hebrews and the general epistles. Jul 12, 2010 inspired by clarence jordans cotton patch version of lukeacts, jesus doings and happenings, perhaps the parable of the good samaritan would go something like this continue reading posted in sermons tagged cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings, east hartford samaritan, good samaritan, luke 10. Both a biblical scholar and a prophetic man of action, clarence jordan lived out the new testament in the soil of rural georgia. Apr 5, 2012 more than a translation, the cotton patch gospel continues to make clear the startling relevance of scripture for today. Between 1968 and 1973 jordan published four cotton patch volumes.
Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. The cotton patch version of pauls epistles by clarence. With high energy and loads of laughs, the gospel message is presented in a way that is irresistible. Good samaritan story from the cotton patch gospel youtube. The cotton patch version of pauls epistles, the cotton patch. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language and culture of the mid20th century united states south. Click download or read online button to get cotton patch gospel hebrews and the general epistles book now. Cotton patch gospel christmas story clarence jordan.
This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. The cotton patch approach to the new testament is to allow the same sense of participation in them which the early christians must have had. The cotton patch gospel matthew and john new books in. Cotton patch version of luke and acts book by clarence jordan. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, and washington, d. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in modern day georgia with music and reverent humor added. Cotton patch gospel matthew clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. Clarence jordan was a strange phenomenon in the history of north american christianity. Rosedale bible college presents cotton patch gospel. I have been having an intriguing time this winter studying the commercial versions, from an early 1950s release called day of triumph to jesus of montreal as part of my doctor of ministry study of images of. Ive known about the existence of the cottonpatch version of pauls epistles for well over 30 years we used to hear a teacher who would read verses from translation after translation, version after version of the bible. Born out of the civil rights struggle, these now classic translations of. The wessex gospels were the first translation of the four gospels in english without accompanying latin text.
The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. Basis, clarence jordans translation of the gospels of matthew and john,the cotton patch version of matthew and john. The cotton patch version is a very colloquial, southern translation. Cotton patch gospel romans clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. Buy a cheap copy of cotton patch version of luke and acts book by clarence jordan. The cotton patch gospel, by koinonia farm founder clarence jordan, recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of the new testament into the language and culture of the midtwentiethcentury south. The cotton patch gospel download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl. If that is true, someone slipped the parable of the good samaritan. A visionary during the struggle for the civil rights of all gods children, he founded an interracial community called koinonia.
Jessica asbell is the minister to children and families at first baptist roswell, where she has been serving since 2012. New testament, paraphrase this is clarence jordans interesting paraphrase of most of the books of the nt. The popular music songwriter harry chapin collaborated with key and treyz on the adaptation, which they completed in june 1981. Pseudepigrapha, and forgotten books of eden duration. Cotton patch gospel streaming video purchase michael meece. Jordan also founded the christian community koinonia farm. Review the cotton patch bible pauls epistles by clarence. Now for the first time collected in a single, hardcover volume, this. The parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version luke 10. If there is any quibble with the cotton patch gospel is the billing that says the play is based on jordans version of matthew and john. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. More than a decade later, these writings provided the inspiration for the cotton patch gospel, a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics by harry chapin, that is a mainstay in community theatres across the country.
Read more in this modern day translation of paul message, his letters are taken out of the study and stainedglass sanctuary and placed under gods skies where people toil, laugh, cry and wonder. The cotton patch gospel by koinonia farm founder clarence jordan, recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. More than a translation, the cotton patch gospel continues to make clear the startling relevance of scripture for today. Clarence jordan died suddenly of a heart attack in 1969. The cotton patch gospel recasts the gospel of matthew into the language and. This awardwinning musical drama is a legslappin, toetappin, handclappin hoedown of a story the retells the gospels of matthew and john translated into present day southern vernacular. Jordan also founded the christian community koinonia farm, in sumter county, near americus. The rephrasing of well known scripture into the context and colloquial. Originally published separately in 4 vols the cotton patch version of matthew and john, 1970.
Cotton patch gospel premiered at the lambs theater in new york city on october 21, 1981. Cotton patch gospel is a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics written by harry chapin and produced by philip m. This awardwinning musical drama is alegslappin, toetappin, handclappin hoedown of a storythe retells the gospels of matthew. Cotton patch gospel originator of cotton patch gospel recreates beginning as solo performance in 1979, tom key was wondering what he would do next after a successful national tour of his oneman play c. Jonathan aragon, first baptist church, duncanville, texas cotton patch gospel was the best play i have ever directed. An irrepressible sense of humor enlivened all these aspects of his life. The cotton patch gospel is a colloquial translation of most of the new testament. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. What is unique about the cotton patch gospel is that it brings the language, setting, time and place into the midst of the racial tension developing in the south in the 1950s and 1960s. More than a translation, the cotton patch gospel continues to make cle. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language of the mid20th century south. Not only his academic study, but also his smalltown background and experiences in establishing the interracial koinonia farm in the 1940s shaped his ability to hear the parables in the cotton patch.
Cotton patch gospel hebrews and the general epistles. Matthew and john clarence jordans cotton patch gospel book 1 clarence jordan. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. Today, clarence jordan is best known as the author of the cotton patch gospels and as the inspiration for habitat for humanity.
Testament bring the faraway places of scripture closer to home. The cotton patch gospel, by koinonia farm founder clarence jordan, recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. Cotton patch version of pauls epistles book by clarence. Cotton patch version of pauls epistles english and. Born out of the civil rights struggle, these now classic translations of much of the new testament bring the faraway places of scripture closer to home.
Jan, 2017 the cpv was a unique paraphrase as well as. For the first time ever, all four books are available in one hardback volume. Written by tom key and russell treyz, and with music and lyrics by harry chapin, cotton patch gospel adapted clarence jordans cotton patch versions of the gospels of matthew and john for the stage. Cotton patch gospel has been highly acclaimed by criticsand public alike. Lewis on stage when he spotted a postcard advertising british actor, alec mcgowens presentation of saint marks gospel. Apr 17, 2015 cotton patch would be fun for a church or youth group to see as part of a lenten or summer series of films on the life of christ. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He was an authentic product of the bible belt, of the rural, agrarian heartland, of the peoples. His ability to move the social setting from israel to georgia, from first century palestine to the u.
The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century south, bringing the new testament to life in the context of where. Luke and acts clarence jordans cotton patch gospel book 2 clarence jordan. Cotton patch version of luke and acts book by clarence. Cot ton patch gos pel book tom key rus sell treyz muc sind a lyr ics harry chapin orig i nally con ceived and per formed as a oneman play by tom key. As this gospel begins, they sing that somethins abrewin in gainesville.
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