The collection also includes the manuscripts, both written and typed, with annotations andor corrections and revisions of many of dr. 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. Gospel cowriter and theatrical outfits artistic director tom. Juds betrayal of jesus scene in the august 2012 production of cotton patch gospel at the elbert theatre in elberton, ga.
The cotton patch gospels and new testament letters were written by clarence jordan, a new testament ph. Find 20 listings related to cotton patch cafe in dallas on. As much as i loved godspell and jesus christ superstar, cotton patch gospel wins the gold medal. Cotton patch gospel is filled with references to real places in the state of georgia, and elsewhere in the south. It is funny, true to the gospels, offbeat in a helpful sort of way, and profoundly inspirational. Bear in mind that this resource is not a biblical translation, but a creative paraphrase. 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. An awardwinning musical, this is based on the book.
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 story, inspired by koinonia farm founder clarence jordans translations of the gospels, imagines what it would be like if jesus were born in gainesville, georgia, in the 20th century. 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. Pastor john luoma one of the most amazing stories in american religious history is the story of clarence jordan. Cotton patch gospel provision theater company the revamped version of this entertaining musical features the reverential retelling of the gospels of matthew and john in a contemporary southern setting, set to bluegrass music. Cotton patch gospel is a reverential retelling of the gospels of matthew and john in a contemporary, southern setting set to bluegrass music. Therefore, places like bethlehem become gainesville. An awardwinning musical, this is based on the book the. Based on biblical scholarpolitical activist clarence jordans book, the cotton patch version of matthew and john, the piece was adapted by tom key and russell treyz.
Theatre threes cotton patch gospel is rousing and relevant. Jordans writings, particularly the cotton patch versions of the gospels. I was moved and inspired by this modern day version of the timeless message of the gospel of matthew. 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. Cotton patch gospel, a retelling of the life of jesus in rural georgia with music and lyrics by harry chapin and wisdom like men dont live by grits alone, kicks off a threeshow series in. Sonny franks left and joey folsom in cotton patch gospel at theatre threes theatre too. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in modern day georgia with music and reverent humor added.
This awardwinning musical drama is alegslappin, toetappin, handclappin hoedown of a storythe retells the gospels of matthew and john translatedinto present day southern vernacular. The substance of faith and other cotton patch sermons edited by dallas lee 1972. Cotton patch gospel trailer this award winning musical drama is a legslappin, toe tappin, hand clappin hoedown of a story that retells the gospels of matthew and john. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. Cotton patch gospel premiered at the lambs theater in new york city on october 21, 1981. It is based on a modern contextualization of the gospels of matthew and john by clarence jordan. 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. The beloved musical returns home just when we need its radical hope now more than ever. 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. 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. Clarence was a powerful preacher direct, biblecentered, and sternly contemporary, as. Rose baca staff photographer wash away 2,000 years and.
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. Dallas lee, introduction to the cotton patch evidence in the cotton patch versions of the new testament, jesus was wrapped in a blanket and placed in an apple crate at his birth, lynched in leesburg, georgia and greets his disciples with a howdy when he emerges from his tomb on easter. 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. Order food online at cotton patch cafe, greenville with tripadvisor. Though less widely known than the other gospel musicals of its era godspell and jesus. How did these variations sound in that context to hearers most of whom, likely, had limited. Its the story of jesus, only the times and places have been changed his life takes place in georg. 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. It ran offbroadway at the lambs theatre for 193 performances beginning in october 21, 1981. What makes this the cotton patch gospel truly unique is the one man performance by native illinoisan, phillip kaufmann. Originally published separately in 4 vols the cotton patch version of matthew and john, 1970. Those unfamiliar with the state may not grasp the geography of the story, and so just as many bibles contain maps of the holy land and significant locations from the gospels, these are the places referenced in cotton patch gospel. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. As a preacher, jordans distinctive way of mapping parallels to contemporary culture predated efforts like the message, adding a southern flair.
The georgiabased cotton patch gospel makes its fifth appearance in the state with theatrical outfits production july 14aug. It has been said that chapin viewed his work for the cotton patch gospel as being. Clarence jordan 19121969 was a widely admired bible scholar, speaker, writer and farmer. Custom made presents harry chapins cotton patch gospel. Cotton patch gospel christmas story clarence jordan. Rights and availability this title can be licensed and sold throughout the world. 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. It is an opportunity to get away from the things in life that worry you. 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 brings the far awayplaces of nazareth, jerusalem, and bethlehem closer to home atlanta and valdosta, georgia. More than a translation, the cotton patch gospel continues to make clear the startling relevance of scripture for today. 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 music and lyrics were completed by folk singer harry chapin shortly before. 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. 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. The cotton patch version of hebrews and the general epistles, 1973. Written by tom key and russell treyz, and with music and lyrics by harry chapin, cotton patch gospel adapted clarence jordans cotton patch versions of the gospels of matthew and john for the stage. Clarence jordan and the cotton patch gospels sbl publications. He called this translation for the ordinary reader a cotton patch version, and he. The cotton patch gospel koinonia partners the cotton patch gospels clarence jordan brought the scriptures to life with his modern day southern translations.
Cotton patch gospel story by tom key and russell treyz, music and lyrics by harry chapin theatre too. I nancy find it helpful when reading cotton patch to imagine myself sitting in a late 1950s rural, south georgia church or around a campfire in that region and time as clarence jordan translates from the greek, giving localized handles for the scandalous gospel text. 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 has been highly acclaimed by criticsand public alike. 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. 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. 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. Bethany lutheran church is excited to feature the bluegrass musical cotton patch gospel as part of their 2017 bethany arts series. 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.
Tom key has brought his offbroadway bluegrass musical, cotton patch gospel, back to dallas theater center after a 20year absence, and the audiences seem as enthralled as ever. Gainsville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. The award winning musical is based on the book the cotton patch gospel of matthew and john by clarence jordan, a bible scholar and civil rights activist. This is easy fabulous a very talented group of actors i hope they return to the theatre again. From the latest quilt kit to the perfect wadding you can find it here with thousands of products for quilters. The cotton patch 108 w ogeechee st, sylvania, georgia 30467 rated 4. Rather than being born over 2,000 years ago, this rendition changes the setting to 21st century georgia. If you have not yet experienced the undertheatre of theatre 3 in dallas. Jordans translations of scripture portions led to the creation of a musical, cotton patch gospel, telling the life of jesus christ using his style and set in georgia. In downtown atlanta in 2020, cotton patch gospel promises to. Footnotes more about clarence jordan and the cotton patch gospels. Matthew and john clarence jordans cotton patch gospel book 1. Cotton patch gospel provision theater company chicago.
Cotton patch gospel study the cotton patch gospels of. With tom key, scott ainslie, pete corum, jim lauderdale. Essentially a one man show with a cast of four musicians fleshing out many of the biblical characters. The popular music songwriter harry chapin collaborated with key and treyz on the adaptation, which they completed in.
856 1171 657 302 314 418 1344 1420 1291 1380 686 1247 1483 1520 1239 1183 905 512 803 637 1386 81 591 1555 701 345 851 892 535 263 317 1379 1085 1272 901 735 226 932 732 1403 190 1407 1317 1331 1193 299