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. Cleveland did a masterful job with a challenging score. 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. The cotton patch gospel hebrews and the general epistles. Its as clarence jordan writes in his cotton patch gospel, you know, youd better be careful how you dig ditches to keep people out.
Millard fuller, founder of habitat for humanity, thought of clarence jordan as a man of relevance. 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 the column online by john garcia. New testament into the rough and tumble dialect of south georgia is the work of clarence jordan and his cotton patch. 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. This reading is simply for an overview of the stories within the bible.
As you travel, preach on the theme, the god movement is here. 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. Divinely uninspired to a hellish extent 2019 lewis. Cotton patch gospel matthew clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. Koinonia child development center closed due to lack of enrollment as similar programs now exist in americus.
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. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing cotton patch gospel near you. Cotton patch gospel has been highly acclaimed by critics and. Luke 15 according to clarence jordans cotton patch version of luke and acts clinton. Between 1968 and 1973 jordan published four cotton patch volumes. 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. Socrates, thomas aquinas, martin luther, leonardo davinci, nietzsche, and jean paul sartre debate the existence of god prologue. On his first day in new york, he recalls, blushing with the memory, he visited the times square information booth to ask where actors auditioned. 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. 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 story of jesus is transferred to 20th century jordan in this version featuring the music of harry chapin and text from clarence jordans nt. Cotton patch gospel aint no busy signalsspitball youtube.
Millard fuller, founder of habitat for humanity, thought of. Both a biblical scholar and a prophetic man of action, clarence jordan lived out the new testament in the soil of rural georgia. Your donation pays only for dedicated server hosting, bandwidth, software licenses, and capital equipment scanners, ocr equipment, etc. Clarence jordan died suddenly of a heart attack in 1969. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language of the mid20th century south. In the twentyfirst century, most of the members of koinonia farm selfidentify as christians, and they come from a wide variety of christian denominations. Cotton patch gospel is a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics written by harry chapin just before. It has had a successful run on broadway in new york city. Something brewing in gainesville i did itmama is here it isnt easy. As this gospel begins, they sing that somethins abrewin in gainesville.
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. 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 the story stays true to the historical recording in the gospel of matthew. Cotton patch gospel, a new musical with songs by the late harry chapin, is a. 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. Jordan also founded the christian community koinonia farm, in sumter county, near americus.
More than a translation, the cotton patch gospel continues to make clear the startling relevance of scripture for today. The cast that surrounds him has been expanded cotton patch can be performed either with just one guy and a quartet of actormusicians or with a larger company. I was moved and inspired by this modern day version of the timeless message of the gospel of matthew. 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. Hearing parables in the cotton patch baylor university. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in modern day georgia with music and reverent humor added. Apr 17, 2017 includes spitball me, lord, across the home plate of life.
The cotton patch gospel, by koinonia farm founder clarence jordan, recasts. The cotton patch approach to the new testament is to help the modern reader have the same sense of participation in them which the early christians must have had. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. Godspell full plot summary including detailed synopsis and summaries for each scene. Jonathan aragon, first baptist church, duncanville, texas cotton patch gospel was the best play i have ever directed. 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. 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. This is a classic, with excellent musicians, good acting and story line. You tell me, who put the heat under you to run from the fury bout to bust off your heads. Second, demonstration plots are created in public places so that farmers can watch the progress of the crops or methods used in the experimental garden. Atlanta native lauren gundersons riveting exploration of the life and career of reallife celebrated astronomer henrietta swan leavitt 18681921 takes us on a humorous, heartwarming and motivating journey as this oneofakind superstar fearlessly asserts herself in the turnofthecentury world of harvards maledriven observatory, ultimately touching the wondrous outer reaches of our. The gate that separated him from lazarus in life becomes a great chasm in the end in this imagined afterlife. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, and washington, d.
Harry chapin cotton patch gospel album lyrics letssingit. 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. At the behest of john the baptist david haskell, young men and women forsake their jobs and take up the mantle of jesus christ victor garber becoming his disciples in a musical retelling of the gospel of matthew set in modernday new york city. Cotton patch gospel musical plays to large audiences in atlanta and americus. This theological comedy blends smiths trademark sharpness of wit and depth of character, while telling a story in which a crisis of faith arises when. Essentially a one man show with a cast of four musicians fleshing out many of the biblical characters. Thank you for providing an affordable site for watchable movies. 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 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. Davids son referring to the lineage of christ coming through the line of david. 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. New english translation the first version made for the internet cotton patch version. Treat it like a cheap paperback you read at the beach.
For in shrinking, it will pull the old material and make. Out of that plot grew the cotton patch gospel, birthplace of habitat for humanity, jubilee partners, prison jail project, fuller center for housing and other ministries. 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. What is unique about the cotton patch gospel is that it brings the language, setting, time and place into current history. As much as i loved godspell and jesus christ superstar, cotton patch gospel wins the gold medal. It is funny, true to the gospels, offbeat in a helpful sort of way, and profoundly inspirational.
The music and lyrics were completed by folk singer harry chapin shortly before. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. The cotton patch version of the new testament rockhay. Bottom line, you will be doing yourself, your family, and your friends a disservice if you do not take as many people as possible to see cotton patch gospel at theatre three. A demonstration plot remembering clarence jordan, part. This awardwinning musical drama is alegslappin, toetappin, handclappin hoedown of a storythe retells the gospels of matthew and john translatedinto present day southern vernacular. Great memorable quotes and script exchanges from the cotton patch gospel movie on. Join stageagent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. The cotton patch gospel recasts the gospel of matthew into the language and.
With high energy and loads of laughs, the gospel message is presented in a way that is irresistible. A visionary during the struggle for the civil rights of all gods children, he founded an interracial community called koinonia. 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. Tom key plots a graceful, prepared exit from theatrical outfit. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in modern day georgia.
Cotton patch gospel has been highly acclaimed by criticsand public alike. Then perhaps, we too will be able to joyfully tell of that which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes and have felt with our hands, about the word 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. 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. Now all the niggerlovers and black people were gathering around him to listen.
The cotton patch gospel has taken the gospel of matthew and john and placed it into modern day georgia. And the white church people and sunday school teachers were raising cain, saying, this fellow associates with black people and eats. 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. I had almost given up finding it in an affordable option when i stumbled across your site. Cleveland did a masterful job with a challenging score and script. Two elderly sisters forget all about southern charm when a young doortodoor evangelist comes knocking. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in modern day georgia with music and reverent. With tom key, scott ainslie, pete corum, jim lauderdale.
Bear in mind that this resource is not a biblical translation, but a creative paraphrase. This production now has added four performers, forming a small gospel choir. The cotton patch version of pauls epistles, the cotton patch version of luke and acts. Good samaritan story from the cotton patch gospel youtube. As the show begins, jesus declares himself as god and king. If our esword and mysword modules have blessed you, please consider a small donation. 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. Based on the book the cotton patch version of matthew and john by clarence jordan, the story retells the life of jesus as if in modern day, rural georgia.
Telling the christ story as if for the first time, mr. A demonstration plot remembering clarence jordan, part 1 of 3. Hes a hugely engaging personality with serious acting chops. Cotton patch gospel is a colloquial translation of most of the new testament by southern baptist minister clarence jordan. Plot of land purchased on route 19 s and a produce stand is built. 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. A good study resource with hebrewgreek texts and older translations within along with older concordances, dictionaries, and commentaries in parallel format, as well as links to newer translations. Youve got to reshape your lives because gods new order of. The idea here is to read it purely for entertainment.
The cotton patch version of luke and acts by clarence jordan. He was also instrumental in the founding of habitat for humanity. Cotton patch gospel romans clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. He tells them to cast their line with their left hand.
Letssingit is a crowdsourced lyrics database, created by and maintained by people just like you. The great harry chapin wrote a musical based on jordans cotton patch translation of the gospels of matthew and john. A demonstration plot for the kingdom of god the loose canon. Lewis on stage when he spotted a postcard advertising british actor, alec mcgowens presentation of saint marks gospel. It ran offbroadway at the lambs theatre for 193 performances beginning in october 21, 1981.
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