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. The christmas story king james version for unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given. It ran offbroadway at the lambs theatre for 193 performances beginning in october 21, 1981. Cotton patch gospel is a highly acclaimed musical that humorously brings the gospels of matthew and john to the stage. Let us shine light again on the amazing truth that, the word became flesh and made his dwelling among us john 1. Book description 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 story of clarence jordan and the koinonia farm experiment 19421970 by dallas lee, 1971 koinonia partners. 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. Bible verses that tell the christmas story bible gateway blog. Cotton patch gospel the birth of jesus in georgia youtube. 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. By 1500, cotton was known generally throughout the world.
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 by tom key and russell treyz, with music and. Our normal fabric cut off the bolt is cut in 25cm wide increments, which is also called a long quarter. The bible story of christmas from family christmas online the birth of a jewish baby to a carpenters wife is the best documented birth of ancient history. The play is a contemporary retelling in two acts of the story of the life of jesus as told. While the musical is an interesting choice for this christmas season. The parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version luke 10. Based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan, the story retells the life of jesus as if. Sep, 2003 here is how you get saved in the cotton patch version. Two new testament authors, luke and matthew, each tell the same story, while each provide unique details that give us a fuller view. Nov 28, 2011 bibles cotton patch version bblx posted in new esword downloads. The majority of our patchwork fabrics are 100% cotton with a nominal width of 112cm.
Jonathan aragon, first baptist church, duncanville, texas cotton patch gospel was the best play i have ever directed. They refer to the story in exodus 119 that tells who god is and what god has done for israel. They refer forward to what god expects of israel in response, as the second half of the book begins to explain in exodus 2040. In this greatest story ever retold, many bible stories we all know very well are presented in the. Design adorable quilt blocks with prints from robert kaufman, disney and riley blake, sew easy blankets with doublenapped flannel, or start a new diy project with one of. Jordan wanted to transport jesus and firstcentury christians to where they were living where we live, talking as we talk, working, hurting, praying, bleeding. We have new patchwork fabrics arriving all the time so please check back for our latest fabric ranges. 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. Bible verses that tell the christmas story bible gateway. What is the cotton patch version of the bible by clarence. In tennessee, iowa and california, the reaction was the sameelated standing ovations. The story of christs birth is central to our celebration of christmas. 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.
Jesus is the reason for the season, or keep the christ in christmas. Performed by joey fargar and hal wells at social circle theatre. Cotton patch gospel christmas story clarence jordan. 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. As this gospel begins, they sing that somethins abrewin in gainesville. Bible christmas story the statements it is easy for the words of the bible christmas story to be overshadowed by appropriate cliches. Qt fabrics amazing grace amazing grace panel 24 cream. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in modern day georgia with music and reverent humor added. When columbus discovered america in 1492, he found cotton growing in the bahama islands. With high energy and loads of laughs, the gospel message is presented in a way that is irresistible. Briars in the cotton patch 10th anniversary edition. Though derided by many, his attempt to make the bible applicable to people in their situations is admirable. 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. The realistic recording was produced using distinct character voices, music, and sound effects to maximize the excitement and emotion of the scriptures.
The parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version luke. 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 parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version. Character fabric 1240 personalize it 262 no sew throws 114 disney character fabric 50 christmas fabric 16 knit fabric 14 character fabric 1240 christmas fabric 16 decorative accents 5 disney character fabric 50 halloween fabric 1 juvenile apparel cotton 2 knit fabric 14 lace fabric 1 metallic fabric 5. This stirring announcement is part of the christmas story a free, 11minute dramatized audio presentation taken wordforword from the new testament books of matthew and luke. With tom key, scott ainslie, pete corum, jim lauderdale. Writing the cotton patch bible influenced jordan himself, downing suggests. Cotton patch gospel will remain on the matuza main stage on old. Candide, a christmas carol, the atlanta symphony orchestra the. Cotton patch cafe was born in nacogdoches, tx in 1989. 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. Return to sbl forum archive rewriting the cultural myths.
The cotton patch 12831285 stratford road, hall green, birmingham, b28 9aj. Cotton patch gospel, scheduled from may 9 through june 2. Clarence jordan in his cotton patch gospel of luke and acts 1969. 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. Mary kate comment as most families have cotton balls and stick glue around the house, creating a snowman can lead mom and dad to have a great talk with kids about how snowmen melt, but god is always there in this wonderful bible lesson.
Herod is the mayor of atlanta and, inevitably, christ is. Using a southern reinterpretation of the gospel story, the musical is often performed in a oneman show format with an accompanying quartet of bluegrass. An easter story spectacular, now on dvd cotton patch gospel has been highly acclaimed by critics and public alike. 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. Lewis on stage when he spotted a postcard advertising british actor, alec mcgowens presentation of saint marks gospel. Religious christmas supplies and christian christmas. 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. Timeless treasures hive rules 24 bee hive rules panel natural. After a year of touring cotton patch across the united states in more. Gainsville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. That doesnt mean this paraphrase is accurate by any stretch. Clarence jordans radical experiment in following jesus. Make classic texas recipes from scratch and serve them with the kind of hospitality that you can only find in texas. 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.
Oct 22, 1981 cotton patch gospel, a new musical with songs by the late harry chapin, is a downhome retelling of the new testament, a kind of crackerbarrel turnabout of alec mccowens st. The music and lyrics were completed by folk singer harry chapin shortly before. This short collection of readings connects us to the arrival of emmanuel, a god who is with us. The story of jesus as if born into modernday rural georgia. Patch gospel, the birth story is set in georgia, and. 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 ten commandments also provide key guidance about how to read the book of exodus. 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. He was also instrumental in the founding of habitat for humanity.
His nephew, hamilton jordan, served as white house chief of staff. The cotton patch 108 w ogeechee st, sylvania, georgia 30467 rated 4. The christmas story from the gospels of luke and matthew. See more ideas about quilts, bible and quilt patterns. Which new books deserve a spot under the christmas tree. If our esword and mysword modules have blessed you, please consider a small donation. 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. Theatrical outfits 201920 season marks tom keys final year as. Cotton patch gospel matthew clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. The cotton patch 12831285 stratford road, hall green, birmingham. It takes place in the united states in the south, and new objects and place names are all substituted in place of the biblical ones. Craft personal and memorable quilts and blankets for children with fabric as special and unique as they are. The bible story of christmas, from family christmas online. Bear in mind that this resource is not a biblical translation, but a creative paraphrase.
A visionary during the struggle for the civil rights of all gods children, he founded an interracial community called koinonia. One day a teacher of an adult bible class got up and tested him with this question. 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. 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. Cotton seed are believed to have been planted in florida in 1556 and in virginia in 1607. Join me and others this christmas season in singing the carols of. 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. The cotton patch version cpv is a modern version of the holy bible developed by clarence jordan, and published between 1968 and 1973. Whistler studios sew hope full 108 wide hope words black white. 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. Arab merchants brought cotton cloth to europe about 800 a. According to one story, after a white man had raped a black woman, a black man.
The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. Essentially a one man show with a cast of four musicians fleshing out many of the biblical characters. Apr 5, 2012 more than a translation, the cotton patch gospel continues to make clear the startling relevance of scripture for today. From those first days in the cotton patch kitchen, weve always understood that good flavor takes hard work. This reading plan chronicles the humble beginnings of a savior the world had been anticipating for centuries. Your donation pays only for dedicated server hosting, bandwidth, software licenses, and capital equipment scanners, ocr equipment, etc. 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. 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 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. 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 15 according to clarence jordans cotton patch version of luke and acts clinton. The popular music songwriter harry chapin collaborated with key and treyz on the adaptation, which they completed in june 1981. Shop our selection of fabrics featuring angels, crosses, inspirational phrases and more for home decor, apparel and quilting.
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