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. These editions come complete with new forewords and a new introduction by habitat for humanity founder millard fuller. 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. 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. It ran offbroadway at the lambs theatre for 193 performances beginning in october 21, 1981. Feb 23, 2017 this post was contributed by a community member. Payment icons choosing a selection results in a full page refresh. Jul 12, 2010 posted in sermons tagged cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings, east hartford samaritan, good samaritan, luke 10. Singlecolumn format paraphrased 10 point text softcover the cotton patch gospel. Inspired by clarence jordans provocative the cotton patch version of matthew and john and produced and cherished worldwide since its conception in 1981, this soulrouser with boundless heart sets the story of jesus in the american south. Cotton patch gospel is based on a 1971 retelling of the gospel of matthew by clarence jordan, with music by singersongwriter harry chapin written just before his death in a car accident in 1981.
Cotton patch gospel continues until july 1 at huron country playhouse, grand bend. A few of our favorite things from jude connally, katherine way and brigthon. The music and lyrics were completed by folk singer harry chapin shortly before. Both a biblical scholar and a prophetic man of action, clarence jordan lived out the new testament in the soil of rural georgia. Jordan gave the gospels a downhome vernacular rhythm. His nephew, hamilton jordan, served as white house chief of staff. A visionary during the struggle for the civil rights of all gods children, he founded an interracial community called koinonia. May 12, 2011 this award winning musical drama is a legslappin, toe tappin, hand clappin hoedown of a story that retells the gospels of matthew and john translated into present day southern vernacular.
Between 1968 and 1973 jordan published four cotton patch volumes. Clarence jordan and the cotton patch gospels sbl publications. The music and lyrics were completed by folk singer harry chapin shortly before his death in 1981. With tom key, scott ainslie, pete corum, jim lauderdale. More than a translation, the cotton patch gospel continues to make clear the startling relevance of scripture for today. 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 gospel has been highly acclaimed by criticsand public alike. He called this translation for the ordinary reader a cotton patch version, and he. 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.
Somethins brewin in gainesville baby born to god i did it mama is herei did it reprise it isnt easy sho nuff from that day on turn it around when i look up aint no busy signals spitball miracle on stone mountain love the lord your god blind date goin to atlanta. Millard fuller, founder of habitat for humanity, thought of clarence jordan as a man of relevance. Cotton patch gospel does not preach fire and brimstone. 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. Cotton patch gospel matthew clarence jordan 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. Rosebud theatre, chemainus theatre festival, prime stock theatre and new west theatre. Cotton patch gospel matthew clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. Cotton patch gospel plows its turf with humor and religious fervor.
Cotton patch gospel by tom key and russell treyz, with music and. It was a televised version that was broadcast sometime around 1994. 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. His work has been seen across western canada stages including. And the music was bluegrass, which appealed to me even then, before i begun to pursue bluegrass music in a serious way. 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. Cotton patch gospel is a colloquial translation of most of the new testament by southern baptist minister clarence jordan. Cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings. Andrew legg is a multidisciplinary artist in the fields of visual art, music and drama. Sep 08, 2014 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. Cotton patch gospel romans clarence jordan hopefaithprayer.
This is one of those versatile scripts that lends itself to any number of creative decisions. Cotton patch gospel are we ready chords by misc soundtrack with chords drawings, easy version, 12 key variations and much more. I was moved and inspired by this modern day version of the timeless message of the gospel of matthew. 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. 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. Jordan wanted to transport jesus and firstcentury christians to where they were living where we live, talking as we talk, working, hurting, praying, bleeding. In downtown atlanta in 2020, cotton patch gospel promises to raise the roof with joy. With high energy and loads of laughs, the gospel message is presented in a way that is irresistible. The cotton patch gospel recasts the gospel of matthew into the language and. This volume contains the gospels of matthew and john. This award winning musical drama is a legslappin, toe tappin, hand clappin hoedown of a story that retells the gospels of matthew and john translated into present day southern vernacular.
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. Lewis on stage when he spotted a postcard advertising british actor, alec mcgowens presentation of saint marks gospel. Tracklist with lyrics of the album cotton patch gospel 2011 from harry chapin. Gainsville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. 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, 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. Posted in sermons tagged cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings, east hartford samaritan, good samaritan, luke 10. Fandango fanalert sign up for a fanalert and be the first to know when tickets and other exclusives are available in your area. It is funny, true to the gospels, offbeat in a helpful sort of way, and profoundly inspirational.
Recalling clarence jordan, radical disciple huffpost. 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. Neighbor news bethany arts series to feature harry chapins offbroadway smash hit cotton patch 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. Cotton patch gospel the column online by john garcia. Choose your location to get directions or see the menu community.
Cotton patch gospeldvd this dvd is playable in us and canada only this awardwinning musical drama is a legslappin, toetappin, handclappin hoedown of a story that retells the gospels of matthew and john translated into present day southern vernacular. Then the good church members got together and hatched a plot to trap him in. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. Jordan also founded the christian community koinonia farm, in sumter county, near americus. I can still remember the first time i saw the video of cotton patch gospel. And the music was bluegrass, which appealed to me even then, before i. 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 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. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Essentially a one man show with a cast of four musicians fleshing out many of the biblical characters. As much as i loved godspell and jesus christ superstar, cotton patch gospel wins the gold medal.
Below you can find some of the main fabric designers that we currently stock. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing cotton patch gospel near you. It brings the far awayplaces of nazareth, jerusalem, and bethlehem closer to home atlanta and valdosta, georgia. The cotton patch version of pauls epistles, the cotton patch version of luke and acts. Best known for the cotton patch gospel musical based upon his. Harry chapin cotton patch gospel album lyrics letssingit. The cotton patch gospel hebrews and the general epistles. Cotton patch gospel provision theater company chicago.
The cotton patch version of the new testament rockhay. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in modern day georgia with music and reverent humor added. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language of the mid20th century south. If our esword and mysword modules have blessed you, please consider a small donation. The cotton patch version of luke and acts by clarence jordan. Many fabric designers work for particular fabric houses and build up a loyal following of fans. Theatrical outfits 201920 season marks tom keys final year as. Clarence jordans demonstration plot at koinonia farm. Clarence jordan stands among my list of top five christian heroes, but most. He was also instrumental in the founding of habitat for humanity. While the miss bennet plot unfolds upstairs, pemberleys servants. 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.
Bear in mind that this resource is not a biblical translation, but a creative paraphrase. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in modern day georgia. 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. 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. This awardwinning musical drama is alegslappin, toetappin, handclappin hoedown of a storythe retells the gospels of matthew and john translatedinto present day southern vernacular. As this gospel begins, they sing that somethins abrewin in gainesville. But it is a witness to the integrity, enthusiasm, and wit of both clarence jordan and tom key. Clarence jordan was a strange phenomenon in the history of north american christianity. The award winning musical is based on the book the cotton patch gospel of. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in. The limelight theatre presents the musical, cotton patch gospel, on select dates from december 2 to 31, 2016. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century south.
Perfect for the modern lexington lady, let us dress you in style. Clarence was a powerful preacher direct, biblecentered, and sternly contemporary, as edward a. Though the setting and the styling of the language greatly differs from the original telling of the gospels the plot structure and the message of. 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. Your donation pays only for dedicated server hosting, bandwidth, software licenses, and capital equipment scanners, ocr equipment, etc. Though the setting and the styling of the language greatly differs from the original telling of the gospels the plot structure. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises something brewing in gainesville harry chapin cotton patch gospel. Something brewing in gainesville i did itmama is here it isnt easy. Cotton patch gospel dvd this dvd is playable in us and canada only this awardwinning musical drama is a legslappin, toetappin, handclappin hoedown of a story that retells the gospels of matthew and john translated into present day southern vernacular.
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