Cotton patch version of luke and acts book by clarence jordan. Clarence jordan was a white southerner who became so profoundly concerned about the ordinary reader of the new testament gospels that, thirteen years before the beginning of the civil rights movement, he established an interracial farm in southwest georgia. Return to sbl forum archive rewriting the cultural myths. It ran offbroadway at the lambs theatre for 193 performances beginning in october 21, 1981. Now an angel of the lord said to philip, rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from jerusalem to gaza. Clarence jordan was a white southerner who became so profoundly concerned about the ordinary reader of the new testament gospels that, thirteen years before the beginning of the civil rights movement, he established an interracial farm in southwest georgia between. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language of the mid20th century south. Music and lyrics are by grammy award winner harry chapin cats in the cradle. Jan, 2017 the cotton patch version of pauls epistles. 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. 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. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Buy a cheap copy of cotton patch version of luke and acts book by clarence jordan. Between 1968 and 1973 jordan published four cotton patch volumes.
Not only timothy, but also luke soon joined the team. 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. Clarence jordan gives us a fresh, modern look at the new testament, answering the question. Gainsville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. This volume contains the gospels of matthew and john. At this peter, filled with the holy spirit, spoke to them, leaders of the people and elders, if we are being called in question today over the matter of a kindness done to a helpless man and as to how he was healed, it is high time that all of you and the whole people of israel knew that it was done in the name of jesus christ of nazareth. Including the gospel of matthew except for the begat verses and the first eight chapters of the gospel of. Though certainly not to be recommended for study, the cotton patch version can often get the message across to you like nothing else can. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. Acts 10, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. Cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings.
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 parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version luke 10. In verse 10, the first of the we sections of acts begins. Soloists in this section are william knapp, ella brewerjensen, and marcus cranford. Yes it is fun, and there is nothing wrong with that. Jordan also founded the christian community koinonia farm, in sumter county, near americus. What would the gospels and the apostolic letters be like if they.
Broadway actor bruce kuhn in cotton patch gospel youtube. Dealscove promise youll get the best price on products you want. The cotton patch gospel hebrews and the general epistles. Not only jordans academic study, but also his smalltown background and experiences in establishing the interracial koinonia farm jesus parables in in. When they came to the border of mysia, they tried to enter bithynia, but the spirit. Cotton is now both grown and manufactured in various parts of syria and palestine. 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. 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. One day a teacher of an adult bible class got up and tested him with this. 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. Here is how you get saved in the cotton patch version.
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. Interested in making the bible more meaningful to people in the racially divided southern us, jordan changed the jewgentile rift to a blackwhite rift. A modern translation with a southern accent, fervent, earthy, rich in humor. He was also instrumental in the founding of habitat for humanity. Posted in sermons tagged cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings, east hartford samaritan, good samaritan, luke 10. Cpvnt suggest new tag new testament, paraphrase this is clarence jordans interesting paraphrase of most of the books of the nt.
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. 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 now classic translations of much of the new testament bring the faraway places of scripture closer to home. With high energy and loads of laughs, the gospel message is presented in a way that is irresistible. Cotton patch version of luke and acts book by clarence. Jesus doings and the happenings clarence jordan on. 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. Millard fuller, founder of habitat for humanity, thought of clarence jordan as a man of relevance. Singlecolumn format paraphrased 10 point text softcover the cotton patch gospel. Well, one day when he was having dinner at home, a bunch of outsiders and. Jonathan aragon, first baptist church, duncanville, texas cotton patch gospel was the best play i have ever directed. The cotton patch version of hebrews and the general epistles by clarence jordan. 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. Luke 15 according to clarence jordans cotton patch version of luke and acts clinton.
Nov 28, 2011 bibles cotton patch version bblx posted in new esword downloads. Cotton patch gospel, a new musical with songs by the late harry chapin, is a. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The musical is largely a solo performance by tom key, coauthor of the book with russell treyz, who also acts as director. The parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version.
It ends at the end of chapter 16, as luke stays in philippi to shepherd the new church there, while the team moves on. It is good to look at the message bible and cotton patch to get a whole different approach. The cotton patch version of the new testament softwarecases. Cotton patch gospel is a colloquial translation of most of the new testament by southern baptist minister clarence jordan. Jordan wanted to transport jesus and firstcentury christians to where they were living where we live, talking as we talk, working, hurting, praying, bleeding. His nephew, hamilton jordan, served as white house chief of staff. Bible translations generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant application for. Rather, when you go to church, act perfectly normal so as not to give the. The cotton patch version of luke and acts by clarence jordan. It is one of two specifically catholic translations in modern english which are in wide use today, the other being the new jerusalem bible. Apr 23, 2011 uumc youth choir performing the cotton patch gospel on good friday 2011. 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 the new testament rockhay.
Chapin, who died in an auto accident last july, was a prolific and talented popular composer, and some of his songs in cotton patch gospel, sung straight, are just fine. Jul 12, 2010 posted in sermons tagged cotten patch bible luke acts jesus doings and happenings, east hartford samaritan, good samaritan, luke 10. A visionary during the struggle for the civil rights of all gods children, he founded an interracial community called koinonia. 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. As was his custom, paul went into the synagogue, and on three sabbath days he reasoned with them from the scri. The parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version luke. 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. If one of our messages has a reference that is not listed below, please notify us. Both a biblical scholar and a prophetic man of action, clarence jordan lived out the new testament in the soil of rural georgia. Notice how god makes every effort to help us understand his will.
Sep 08, 2014 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. It was first published in 1970 and quickly replaced the confraternity bible as the most widely used by catholic parishes. The cotton patch 4475 river rd n, keizer, oregon 97303 rated 4. I have over 30 bible translations from which to study a verse. 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. One day a teacher of an adult bible class got up and tested him with this question. The cotton patch gospel recasts the gospel of matthew into the language and. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, and washington d. Jesus doings and the happenings by clarence jordan. 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. A clip of broadway actor bruce kuhn in his oneman version of cotton patch gospel. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. You shall not let your cattle breed with a different kind. 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.
Paul and his companions traveled throughout the region of phrygia and galatia, having been kept by the holy spirit from preaching the word in the province of asia. The cotton patch version is an example of a cultural translation in which a story is moved from one cultural context to another. The cotton patch version of pauls epistles, the cotton patch version of luke and acts. Those who never heard clarence jordan speak will welcome the opportunity to get to know him through his. Get 55% off cotton patch discount code more w cotton. Preachers do this all the time, but translators do so much more rarely. Cotton patch gospel matthew clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. The new american bible nab is the modern catholic translation of the bible for americans. Cotton patch version the cotton patch version of luke and acts.
Jesus doings and the happenings, the cotton patch version of matthew and john. 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. Luke and acts by clarence jordan online at alibris. The substance of faith and other cotton patch sermons by clarence jordan. I have hard copies of these cotton patch gospels, and bought them again to put on my kindle. Hearing parables in the patch 12 clarence jordan was an unusually able interpreter of jesus parables.
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