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 rural georgia with country music songs, the final and perhaps best work of harry chapin. The first seventeen verses of matthew consists of jesus family tree. His nephew, hamilton jordan, served as white house chief of staff. Clarence jordan gives us a fresh, modern look at the new testament, answering the question. The hebrews learned about cotton growing while they were in captivity in persia under king ahasuerus 598536 b. Bibles cotton patch version bblx posted in new esword downloads. 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. 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. 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. A visionary during the struggle for the civil rights of all gods children, he founded an interracial community called koinonia. From the introduction of the cotton patch version of pauls epistles, clarence explains his motivation. 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. You shall not sow your field with two kinds of seed, nor shall you wear a garment of cloth made of two kinds of material. 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 rural georgia with country.
The hebrew karpac is from the persian kirpas and the sanskrit karpasa, the cotton plant. Clarence jordan died suddenly of a heart attack in 1969. With music composed by harry chapin cats in the cradle and taxi, this colorful story brings the far away places of nazareth, jerusalem, and bethlehem into the contemporary southern united states. The good news according to the four brothers, was released a year later when. Cotton patch gospel is a highly acclaimed musical that humorously brings the gospels of matthew and john to the stage.
Our normal fabric cut off the bolt is cut in 25cm wide increments, which is also called a long quarter. What would the gospels and the apostolic letters be like if they. I first heard of the cotton patch bible years ago from a pastor who found it most entertaining, but i had never been able to look at it until today. 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. The majority of our patchwork fabrics are 100% cotton with a nominal width of 112cm. Good samaritan story from the cotton patch gospel youtube. Cotton patch basic our half pound, handmade angus burgers are served on a golden brioche bun with lettuce, tomato and onion with a tangy pickle spear on the side and french fries. Includes spitball me, lord, across the home plate of life. 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 people actually live today. Jordan also founded the christian community koinonia farm, in sumter county, near americus. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. Better bibles blog has a link to where the cotton patch bible is now available online.
Bear in mind that this resource is not a biblical translation, but a creative paraphrase. In january of 1980, key adapted and performed jordans the cotton patch gospel of matthew as a one man show for three universities in three different regions of the country. For more information about jordans life, see the koinonia farm website. 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. The parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version luke. That doesnt mean this paraphrase is accurate by any stretch. His eightlecture series on jesus parables, the cotton patch parables. The parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version luke 10. You shall not wear cloth of wool and linen mixed together. Cotton patch gospel romans clarence jordan the letter to the christians in washington by clarence jordan, of koinonia ministries 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. 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. Kaffe fassett is one of the most renowned patchwork fabric designers in the world, famous for his vivid colourisation of his designs that can make a finished patchwork quilt really stand out.
Born out of the civil rights struggle, these now classic translations of much of the new testament bring the faraway places of scipture closer to home. Based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan, the story retells the life of jesus as if. Both a biblical scholar and a prophetic man of action, clarence jordan lived out the new testament in the soil of rural georgia. The rsv reads white cotton curtains and blue hangings. Cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings. The feel that we have tried to create for both our online shop and our birmingham shop is of an aladdins cave dedicated to patchwork and quilting. As this gospel begins, they sing that somethins abrewin in gainesville. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in modern day georgia with music and reverent humor added. The cotton patch version of luke and acts by clarence jordan. Enrich this study by listening to free audio excerpts of jordans talks. Gainsville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. He was also instrumental in the founding of habitat for humanity. Paul was taken to washington for trial instead of rome. The cotton patch has been a fixture in downtown for as long as i can remember.
Jesus parables, or the comparisons in the cotton patch version, held a special interest for jordan. We have new patchwork fabrics arriving all the time so please check back for our latest fabric ranges. Jonathan aragon, first baptist church, duncanville, texas cotton patch gospel was the best play i have ever directed. A bible study for thinking christians, is available on compact disc. Cotton patch gospel romans clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. 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. The cotton patch gospels top clarence jordan brought the scriptures to life with his southern translations of the new testament, his poignant sermons, and his inspired and insightful interpretation of the sermon on the mount and what it means to christians today.
The cotton patch version of matthew and john, 1970. Cotton patch gospel matthew clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. From genesis to the promised land is a 190page interpretation of the pentateuch. We have decided to go digital with our punch cards using five stars, which means no more lost cards or points. The cotton patch is a family run patchwork and quilting shop which was started in 1990. The cotton patch version of pauls epistles, the cotton patch version of luke and acts. They are in the heart of downtown, right off reynolds street and within walking distance from a lot of business and attractions, like riverwalk. Interested in making the bible more meaningful to people in the racially divided southern us, jordan changed the jewgentile rift to a blackwhite rift. Dec 23, 2010 excerpts from harry chapins cotton patch gospel performed at the dekalb theatre in historic ft. The music and lyrics were completed by folk singer harry chapin shortly before. In the cotton patch versions of the new testament, jesus was wrapped in a blanket and placed in an apple crate at his birth, lynched in leesburg, georgia and greets his disciples with a howdy when he emerges from his tomb on easter. 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.
The parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version. Black bible chronicles is a twovolume set of adaptive retelling of the bible by p. Perfect for the modern lexington lady, let us dress you in style. Local place names are substituted for biblical ones and modern day. Patchwork fabrics from manufacturers and design house such as moda, rowan, hoffman, makower, benartex, dashwood and free spirit. Dont worry, your phone number is only used for you to access your points not for sales calls or anything. The year 2009 on this blog saw about 124,000 visits from over. To say that the cotton patch version translates the bible freely would be an understatement. Since this purely historical material has already been well translated, and because. Herod is the mayor of atlanta and, inevitably, christ is.
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. Hearing parables in the cotton patch clarence jordan 19121969 was an unusually able interpreter of. Thousands of beautiful patchwork fabrics just waiting to be added to your stash. 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. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. With high energy and loads of laughs, the gospel message is presented in a way that is irresistible. Excerpts from harry chapins cotton patch gospel performed at the dekalb theatre in historic ft. The popular music songwriter harry chapin collaborated with key and treyz on the adaptation, which they completed in june 1981. Stop by and get into the system it is easy and it just takes your phone number. 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 born out of the civil rights struggle, these nowclassic translations of much of the new testament bring the faraway places of scripture closer to home. Kaffes fabrics in the uk are currently produced by free spirit but you may see. Millard fuller, founder of habitat for humanity, thought of clarence jordan as a man of relevance. Jordan wanted to transport jesus and firstcentury christians to where they were living where we live, talking as we talk, working, hurting, praying, bleeding. Lewis on stage when he spotted a postcard advertising british actor, alec mcgowens presentation of saint marks gospel.
Gospel of matthew except for the begat verses and the first eight. Welcome to the briarpatch, shayne wheeler read the first chapter excerpt from best selling fiction and nonfiction christian books. Nov 28, 2011 bibles cotton patch version bblx posted in new esword downloads. 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. 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. Cotton patch gospel is a colloquial translation of most of the new testament by southern baptist minister clarence jordan. Despite jordans homespun style in the cotton patch translations, writes joel snider, his translations were based on an extensive knowledge of the original language of the new testament, koine greek.
With music composed by harry chapin cats in the cradle and taxi, this colorful story brings the far away places of nazareth, jerusalem, and bethlehem into the. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language of the mid20th century south. 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. Paul, a servant of christ jesus, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of god, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, concerning his son, who was descended from david according to the flesh and was declared to be the son of god in power according to the spirit of holiness by his resurrection. Hearing parables in the cotton patch baylor university. Essentially a one man show with a cast of four musicians fleshing out many of the biblical characters. Originally published separately in 4 vols the cotton patch version of matthew and john, 1970. Born out of the civil rights struggle, these now classic paraphrases of much of the new testament bring the faraway places of scripture closer to home. For those of you who are not familiar with it, the cotton patch bible is a paraphrase written in souther us english vernacular. Though derided by many, his attempt to make the bible applicable to people in their situations is admirable. On this farm, folks worked sidebyside to make a living, following jesus a radical concept fifty years ago. After a year of touring cotton patch across the united states in more. A few of our favorite things from jude connally, katherine way and brigthon. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, and washington, d.
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. It ran offbroadway at the lambs theatre for 193 performances beginning in october 21, 1981. In tennessee, iowa and california, the reaction was the sameelated standing ovations. You shall not let your cattle breed with a different kind. 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.
Between 1968 and 1973 jordan published four cotton patch volumes. Written by the oneofakind singersongwriter here are some excerpts from harry chapins cotton patch gospel. With tom key, scott ainslie, pete corum, jim lauderdale. The cotton patch version of hebrews and the general epistles, 1973. 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.
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