Bear in mind that this resource is not a biblical translation, but a creative paraphrase. 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. 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. Feb 23, 2017 this post was contributed by a community member. Singlecolumn format paraphrased 10 point text softcover the cotton patch gospel.
A free, familyfriendly, outdoor performance of the one man bluegrass musical, the cotton patch gospel, june 10 in. 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. 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 gospel is a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics written by harry chapin and produced by philip m. 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 the column online by john garcia. 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 are we ready chords by misc soundtrack with chords drawings, easy version, 12 key variations and much more. Tracklist with lyrics of the album cotton patch gospel 2011 from harry chapin. Cotton patch gospel has been highly acclaimed by criticsand public alike. Harry chapin cotton patch gospel album lyrics letssingit. 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. But it is a witness to the integrity, enthusiasm, and wit of both clarence jordan and tom key.
Mar 04, 2009 i can still remember the first time i saw the video of cotton patch gospel. 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. 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. Book by tom key and russell treyz, with music and lyrics by harry chapin, based on the cotton patch version 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 paul and peter into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. The cotton patch reserves the right to notify you if postage to your chosen destination is significantly higher than the postage rate indicated due to the destination or the bulk andor weight of the item being shipped. All actors take on different roles as the jesus character calls them forward to participate in different parts of the story. The cotton patch version of pauls epistles, the cotton patch version of luke and acts. Join the newberry community players for their production of cotton patch gospel.
The cotton patch version of pauls epistles by clarence. 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. Jordan gave the gospels a downhome vernacular rhythm. 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.
The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century 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. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. 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. Synopsis of cotton patch gospel the cotton patch gospel is the book of matthew performed in a very vibrant manner. His work has been seen across western canada stages including. With high energy and loads of laughs, the gospel message is presented in a way that is irresistible. I can still remember the first time i saw the video of cotton patch gospel.
Neighbor news bethany arts series to feature harry chapins offbroadway smash hit cotton patch gospel. Posted in sermons tagged cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings, east hartford samaritan, good samaritan, luke 10. Cotton patch gospel is a highly acclaimed musical that humorously brings the gospels of matthew and john to the stage. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language of the mid20th century south. 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. From the latest quilt kit to the perfect wadding you can find it here with thousands of products for quilters. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in modern day georgia with music and reverent humor added. From the latest quilt kit to the perfect wadding you can find it here with thousands of products for quilters, patchworkers, dressmakers and general sewers. Oct 03, 2015 cotton patch gospel a musical matthew did in 2007. Your donation pays only for dedicated server hosting, bandwidth, software licenses, and capital equipment scanners, ocr equipment, etc. The beloved musical returns home just when we need its radical hope now more than ever.
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. 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. This awardwinning musical drama is alegslappin, toetappin, handclappin hoedown of a storythe retells the gospels of matthew and john translatedinto present day southern vernacular. Cotton patch gospel matthew clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. Rosebud theatre, chemainus theatre festival, prime stock theatre and new west theatre. The cotton patch version of the new testament rockhay. Cotton patch gospel does not preach fire and brimstone. Cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings. Essentially a one man show with a cast of four musicians fleshing out. This is one of those versatile scripts that lends itself to any number of creative decisions. 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. He was also instrumental in the founding of habitat for humanity. 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.
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. 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 limelight theatre presents the musical, cotton patch gospel, on select dates from december 2 to 31, 2016. In downtown atlanta in 2020, cotton patch gospel promises to raise the roof with joy. Essentially a one man show with a cast of four musicians fleshing out many of the biblical characters.
Jordan also founded the christian community koinonia farm, in sumter county, near americus. Something brewing in gainesville i did itmama is here it isnt easy. As this gospel begins, they sing that somethins abrewin in gainesville. Cotton patch gospel is a colloquial translation of most of the new testament by southern baptist minister clarence jordan. In downtown atlanta in 2020, cotton patch gospel promises to. Buy the cotton patch version of pauls epistles by clarence jordan online at alibris. 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. Shortly afterwards a white gospel song leader came down the road, and when he saw what had happened, he too stepped on the gas. Millard fuller, founder of habitat for humanity, thought of clarence jordan as a man of relevance. A visionary during the struggle for the civil rights of all gods children, he founded an interracial community called koinonia. 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. Jul 12, 2010 posted in sermons tagged cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings, east hartford samaritan, good samaritan, luke 10. Cotton patch gospel a musical matthew did in 2007 youtube.
It ran offbroadway at the lambs theatre for 193 performances beginning in october 21, 1981. Make classic texas recipes from scratch and serve them with the kind of hospitality that you can only find in texas. Cotton patch gospel is the full length, offbroadway musical hit that the new york times called, a toetapping country jamboree. 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 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. Cotton patch gospel, a new musical with songs by the late harry chapin, is a downhome retelling of the new testament, a kind of. It brings the far awayplaces of nazareth, jerusalem, and bethlehem closer to home atlanta and valdosta, georgia. Cotton patch gospel are we ready chords misc soundtrack. This volume contains the gospels of matthew and john. 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.
Lewis on stage when he spotted a postcard advertising british actor, alec mcgowens presentation of saint marks gospel. These editions come complete with new forewords and a new introduction by habitat for humanity founder millard fuller. Jonathan aragon, first baptist church, duncanville, texas cotton patch gospel was the best play i have ever directed. Bruce kuhn played the national tour, which indianapolis critics hailed as. The cotton patch gospel hebrews and the general epistles. Tom key has served as artistic director of theatrical outfit since 1995 where his drive to tell stories that stir the soul in the heart of downtown atlanta has developed the company into one of our citys major performing arts institutions.
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. The cotton patch version of luke and acts by clarence jordan. 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. Cotton patch gospel continues until july 1 at huron country playhouse, grand bend. 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. The cotton patch gospel is a colloquial translation of most of the new testament by southern baptist minister clarence jordan. Between 1968 and 1973 jordan published four cotton patch volumes. His nephew, hamilton jordan, served as white house chief of staff. Andrew legg is a multidisciplinary artist in the fields of visual art, music and drama. And the music was bluegrass, which appealed to me even then, before i begun to pursue bluegrass music in a serious way. If our esword and mysword modules have blessed you, please consider a small donation.
Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing cotton patch gospel near you. Hes a hugely engaging personality with serious acting chops. Gainsville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. Cotton patch cafe was born in nacogdoches, tx in 1989. This production now has added four performers, forming a small gospel choir.