Cotton patch gospel is a colloquial translation of most of the new testament by southern baptist minister clarence jordan. Both a biblical scholar and a prophetic man of action, clarence jordan lived out. Something brewing in gainesville i did itmama is here it isnt easy. Jan, 2017 the cpv was a unique paraphrase as well as. We offer sunday schools, bible studies, small groups, and book studies almost every day of the week at multiple times. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, and washington, d. A visionary during the struggle for the civil rights of all gods children, he founded an interracial community called koinonia. With the grace and mercy shown to us, we are always able to start new with god. When we repent, we are given full forgiveness of our sins because of the death and resurrection of jesus. Not your average musical theatre fare, cotton patch gospel is a refreshing change and a reminder of why the literature of the new testament has endured. Oct 07, 2016 cotton patch productions recommended for you.
As this gospel begins, they sing that somethins abrewin in gainesville. This subsection consists of a pronouncement story climaxed with a rebuke of covetousness vss. Bible verses about forgiveness read passages that offer biblical guidance on forgiveness and how important it is to forgive others as we have been forgiven by the blood of christ. 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. He was also instrumental in the founding of habitat for humanity. A bible study for thinking christians, is available on compact disc. The cotton patch gospel recasts the gospel of matthew into the language and. His eightlecture series on jesus parables, the cotton patch parables. Paul was taken to washington for trial instead of rome. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. The music and lyrics were completed by folk singer harry chapin shortly before. The newborn jesus was laid in an apple box, simon barjonah became rock johnson.
It brings the far awayplaces of nazareth, jerusalem, and bethlehem closer to home atlanta and valdosta, georgia. Among the works penned there were the cotton patch version, his reinterpretation of the new testament gospels from the original greek into the georgia vernacular. He is the what the bible is all about and what we should be. In tennessee, iowa and california, the reaction was the sameelated standing ovations. Infuse bible studies infuse bible studies aim to help people discover where faith and life meet. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into. The cotton patch version of pauls epistles, the cotton patch version of luke and acts. The cotton patch gospel is a colloquial translation of most of the new testament by southern baptist minister clarence jordan. 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. Though derided by many, his attempt to make the bible applicable to people in their situations is admirable. Interested in making the bible more meaningful to people in the racially divided southern us, jordan changed the jewgentile rift to a blackwhite rift. I have used this dvd with kids, youth groups, adult sunday school classes, and study groups which included biblical scholars and ph. Its called cotton patch gospel and is available on dvd.
Cotton patch gospel musical written by tom key, based on clarences bible translations. It ran offbroadway at the lambs theatre for 193 performances beginning in october 21, 1981. 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. Both a biblical scholar and a prophetic man of action, clarence jordan lived out the new testament in the soil of rural georgia. Cotton patch gospel continues until july 1 at huron country playhouse, grand bend.
More than a decade later, these writings provided the inspiration for the cotton patch gospel. Biblia is an online bible study tool with dozens of bibles for your bible study needs. Each study has an introduction, some questions suitable for group bible study, a practical application, and words to explain. Hearing parables in the patch 12 clarence jordan was an unusually able interpreter of jesus parables. That doesnt mean this paraphrase is accurate by any stretch. Jonathan aragon, first baptist church, duncanville, texas cotton patch gospel was the best play i have ever directed. Cotton patch gospel has been highly acclaimed by criticsand public alike. Bible study resources tips, online bible search, devotions browse topics x. The cotton patch gospels and new testament letters were written by clarence jordan, a new testament ph.
Cjb complete jewish bible cpg cotton patch gospel csb christian standard bible drdra douayrheims bible dssb dead sea scroll bible ebremp emphasized bible eob easterngreek orthodox bible esv english standard version gnbgnt good news bible gwgwt gods word translation hcsb holman christian standard bible hnt. Ciaphus is the executive board director of the believe in the bible society. The version of matthew and john became a wonderful musical the cotton patch gospel, still on stages 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. Cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings. The great harry chapin wrote a musical based on jordans cotton patch translation of the gospels of matthew and john. Hearing parables in the cotton patch baylor university.
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. Bear in mind that this resource is not a biblical translation, but a creative paraphrase. Lewis on stage when he spotted a postcard advertising british actor, alec mcgowens presentation of saint marks gospel. Based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan, the story retells the life of jesus as if. A series of studies in easyenglish 1200 word vocabulary on the life of jesus christ, in marks gospel. In gainesville, georgia, the replied, because theres a bible prophecy which says. The popular music songwriter harry chapin collaborated with key and treyz on the adaptation, which they completed in june 1981. Briars in the cotton patch tells the nearly forgotten story of koinonia farm, a small christian community in southwest georgia where whites and blacks chose to live and work together as equals despite the brutal and frightening consequences in the years leading up to the. 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. From christianity today, provides over 1,000 unique, downloadable bible studies for personal, small group, and sunday school use. Apr 17, 2017 kris kristofferson, lyle lovett, emmylou harris johnny cash tribute 1996 kennedy center honors duration. Clarence jordan 19121969 was a widely admired bible scholar, speaker, writer and farmer. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in modern day georgia with music and reverent humor added.
The good news of the gospel is the availability of gods salvation to everyone who believes romans 1. They were eventually combined into one complete volume that includes all new testament books except mark and revelation. Witness at robbins air force base against nuclear weapons. Bible studies, bible, faith, gods word, jesus christ. Koinonia partners adopt a peace resolution plutonium path caravan witness goes from savannah river plant to pantex and rocky flats. 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. Kris kristofferson, lyle lovett, emmylou harris johnny cash tribute 1996 kennedy center honors duration. Briars in the cotton patch 10th anniversary edition.
Clarence jordan died suddenly of a heart attack in 1969. 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. Jordan wanted to transport jesus and firstcentury christians to where they were living where we live, talking as we talk, working, hurting, praying, bleeding. Harry chapin cotton patch gospel album lyrics letssingit. Bear in mind that this resource is not a biblical translation, but a creative. Jordan also founded the christian community koinonia farm, in sumter county, near americus. Learn what the bible has to say by asking questions and seeking answers from the passage studied.
Clarence jordans cotton patch gospel uses southern dialect, humor, and a keen eye for. If so, or if youre willing to look at two of the gospels through a different lens, please join our lenten virtual community on the cotton patch gospel. To say that the cotton patch version translates the bible freely would be an understatement. The parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version luke 10. More than a translation, the cotton patch gospel continues to make clear the startling relevance of scripture for today. The parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version. Cotton patch gospel study the cotton patch gospels of. Common resource abbreviations logos bible software. Jessica asbell is the minister to children and families at first baptist roswell, where she has been serving since 2012. In this paraphrase of mathews gospel, jerusalem is atlanta, the temple is the first church and dr. Wow, offers studies, events, retreats, and service projects throughout the year to connect in faith with other women. In the 1960s, jordan also turned his attention toward writing the cotton patch gospels, a series of colloquial translations and retellings of much of the new testament story in modern, relatable terms.
With tom key, scott ainslie, pete corum, jim lauderdale. Great for lively discussion by busy small groups or individualsno previous bible learning required. Between 1968 and 1973 jordan published four cotton patch volumes. Rights and availability this title can be licensed and sold throughout the world. 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. A sharp scholar who would read to congregations directly from his greek new testament, translating as he went, clarence began to tell the gospel stories in images from the south, delighting his hearers with what would eventually become the cotton patch gospel. An overview of clarence jordans cotton patch version of the parts of the new testament. The substance of faith and other cotton patch sermons. Instead, he started a farming community where blacks and whites worked, studied. 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. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. Use our group finder to browse classes and find the right fit for you.
Shining through the laughter is the timeless power of the original message. With high energy and loads of laughs, the gospel message is presented in a way that is irresistible. 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. Good samaritan story from the cotton patch gospel youtube. Cotton patch gospel matthew clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. 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. His nephew, hamilton jordan, served as white house chief of staff. 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.
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. Cotton patch gospel romans clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. Essentially a one man show with a cast of four musicians fleshing out many of the biblical characters. 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. 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. Tracklist with lyrics of the album cotton patch gospel 2011 from harry chapin. 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.
This awardwinning musical drama is alegslappin, toetappin, handclappin hoedown of a storythe retells the gospels of matthew and john translatedinto present day southern vernacular. Buy the cotton patch gospel complete collection by clarence. But how might the cotton patch gospel be perceived outside its setting. The cotton patch gospel, by koinonia farm founder clarence jordan, recasts the stories of jesus. 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. 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. Cotton patch gospel aint no busy signalsspitball duration. The cotton patch version of the new testament softwarecases. A baptist minister with a doctorate in new testament greek and a b. The ministries in the community organize information into topics to help you find what youre looking for.
Harry chapin consideredhimself born to write music for cotton patch gospel. The cotton patch gospel was released in a series of small books, similar to the way kenneth taylor released the living gospels, living epistles and other smaller books before publishing the complete living bible. Running the session all gatherings should include prayer, direct proclamation from the. After a year of touring cotton patch across the united states in more. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language of the mid20th century south.
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