Bethlehem becomes gainesville, georgia, nazareth valdosta, and jerusalem atlanta. With tom key, scott ainslie, pete corum, jim lauderdale. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. 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 gospel of luke tales of tolstoy the acts of the apostles cotton patch gospel. The full course is a weeklong intensive with up to 15 students. Between 1968 and 1973 jordan published four cotton patch volumes.
The cotton patch version of the new testament rockhay. Alone on stage, broadway actor bruce kuhn weaves the tale of the christ without props or sets, dressed in modern, casual clothing. He also toured with the offbroadway hit, the cotton patch gospel, chapins oneman musical. Bulawayo boy ross cooper has written another great book. Mayshack is masterful in his presentation of seventyfive cotton patch sermon outlines which provide the essence of the written biblical word. Written by tom key and russell treyz, and with music and lyrics by harry, the musical adapted clarence jordans cotton patch versions of the gospels of matthew and john for the stage. Apr 30, 2014 alone on stage, broadway actor bruce kuhn weaves the tale of the christ without props or sets, dressed in modern, casual clothing. It is a rare dramaticpresentation that succeeds in both entertaining us andsharing fresh insight into the gospel the greatest storyever told.
Both a biblical scholar and a prophetic man of action, clarence jordan lived out the new testament in the soil of rural georgia. More than a translation, the cotton patch gospel continues to make clear the startling relevance of scripture for today. The gospel of luke and the broadway actor the spirit of. Clarence jordan died suddenly of a heart attack in 1969. William mootz, louisville courier journal bruce in the news. It brings the far awayplaces of nazareth, jerusalem, and bethlehem closer to home atlanta and valdosta, georgia. Cotton patch gospel streaming video purchase by michael meece. 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 complete collection 9781573126168 by jordan, clarence and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Cotton patch gospel has been highly acclaimed by criticsand public alike. He joined the national tour of the broadway musical chess and also toured with the cotton patch gospel.
Jordan wanted to transport jesus and firstcentury christians to where they were living where we live, talking as we talk, working, hurting, praying, bleeding. Who is bruce kuhn bruce kuhn performed on broadway in les miserables, in the national tours of chess and cotton patch gospel and in the resident company of the acclaimed actors theatre of louisville in roles as diverse as dartagnan in the three musketeers and puck in a midsummer nights dream, as well as the gospel of luke. Bruce kuhn was on broadway in les miserables as montparnasse until he joined the national tour of the broadway musical chess. 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. Good samaritan story from the cotton patch gospel youtube. 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. 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. 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. Bear in mind that this resource is not a biblical translation, but a creative paraphrase. Cotton patch gospel streaming video rental by michael meece.
Matthew and john clarence jordans cotton patch gospel book 1 kindle edition by jordan, clarence. Especially if you like blue grass or southern, you will love it. Bruce almighty the spirit of things abc radio national. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This was how he managed to remember books in the bible and performed oneman shows, without props or costumes, on the gospel of luke and acts of the apostles. Think of the cotton patch gospel as a fun and lyrical musical retelling. Apr 17, 2017 includes spitball me, lord, across the home plate of life. Bruce kuhn has taught storytelling courses at two major seminaries, and in nine countries for the international fellowship of evangelical students ifes. Kuhn said trying to pound facts into the brain will not work as well as when you turn it into stories as if you experienced it. He was also instrumental in the founding of habitat for humanity. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. 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. As this gospel begins, they sing that somethins abrewin in gainesville. Matthew and john clarence jordans cotton patch gospel book 1.
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. The music podcast from two best buds think millennial artist spotlight hosted by brandon. In this paraphrase of mathews gospel, jerusalem is atlanta, the temple is the first church and dr. His nephew, hamilton jordan, served as white house chief of staff. Harry chapin consideredhimself born to write music for cotton patch gospel. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading cotton patch gospel. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. This awardwinning musical drama is alegslappin, toetappin, handclappin hoedown of a storythe retells the gospels of matthew and john translatedinto present day southern vernacular.
A visionary during the struggle for the civil rights of all gods children, he founded an interracial community called koinonia. What if jesus was born 70 years ago in gainesville, georgia. The cotton patch version of pauls epistles, the cotton patch version of luke and acts. 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. Tracklist with lyrics of the album cotton patch gospel 2011 from harry chapin. Bruce has performed for many christian conferences over the years, including the ifes world assembly international fellowship of evangelical students in the. Former broadway actor bruce kuhn fascinates penang audience. Cotton patch gospel premiered at the lambs theater in new york city on october 21, 1981. The places and plots depicted in his novels range lyrical beauty to the macabre descriptions. Broadway actor bruce kuhn in the gospel of luke duration. Cotton patch gospel by harry chapin on amazon music unlimited. As a broadway actor in productions like les miserables, chess, and the cotton patch gospel, he was moved by the drama, pathos, and the truthtelling insights. Miserables and in national tours of chess and the harry chapin musical, cotton patch gospel.
Along with writing books, author cotton operated and owned a few businesses in and around washington, d. Wearing modern clothing and using modern idioms, the actor captures the immediacy and relevancy of the first century stories, collected and edited by luke as the sequel to his gospel. He was part of the resident company of the acclaimed actors theatre of louisville and. Guests bruce kuhn is a broadway actor who has played in les miserables, chess and cotton patch gospel. Harry chapin cotton patch gospel album lyrics letssingit. The christmas story from the gospels of luke and matthew. Briars in the cotton patch 10th anniversary edition. 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. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the letters of paul and peter into the language of the mid20th century south. Meet bruce kuhn, storyteller bruce kuhn is a professional actor who performed on broadway in the original cast of les miserables and in the national tours of chess and cotton patch gospel. Former broadway actor bruce kuhn fascinates penang. Buy the cotton patch version of pauls epistles by clarence jordan online at alibris.
Jordan also founded the christian community koinonia farm, in sumter county, near americus. 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. 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. Bruce kuhn was on broadway in les miserables as montparnase. 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 colloquial translation of most of the new testament by southern baptist minister clarence jordan. Ciaphus is the executive board director of the believe in the bible society. Bruce kuhn discusses his role as a storyteller for the gospel of. In a ninetyminute solo performance, actor bruce kuhn relates the events with the energy and passion of an eyewitness, as st. Cotton patch gospel is the full length, offbroadway musical hit that the new york times called. He starred in the national tour of harry chapins oneman offbroadway hit, the cotton patch gospel, and performed in the national tour of. Master storyteller bruce kuhn brings the gospel of luke to life at asf. Essentially a one man show with a cast of four musicians fleshing out many of the biblical characters.
Performances what people are saying word by heart training talk with us publicity resources. Cotton patch gospel christmas story clarence jordan. Kuhn received his classical training and master of fine arts from the u. He also starred in the national tour of harry chapins oneman offbroadway hit, the cotton patch gospel, and performed in the national tour of chess directed by trevor nunn. 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.
With high energy and loads of laughs, the gospel message is presented in a way that is irresistible. Bruce kuhn performed on broadway les miserables and in repertory theatres and now tours worldwide with his solo shows luke, acts, tales of tolstoy, and marcus marks gospel in dutch. New english translation the first version made for the internet cotton patch version. He now tours his oneman shows to universities and churches throughout north america and europe. Kuhn is also a cofounder of word by heart a threemonth school that teaches people the art of storytelling. The scriptural basis for each detailed outline grounds the words in relevant biblical text. It ran offbroadway at the lambs theatre for 193 performances beginning in october 21, 1981. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing cotton patch gospel near you. The idea of sitting in a theatre for 90 minutes listening to one man recite the gospel of luke in the elizabethan language of the king james bible would seem to be a cure for insomnia, but actor bruce kuhn makes it a compelling evening of drama. As a member of the resident company of the actors theatre of louisville he appeared in roles as diverse as dartagnan in the three musketeers and puck. Morning mirror extra 972009 margaret kriel letters from. Listen to your favorite songs from cotton patch gospel by harry chapin now. The music and lyrics were completed by folk singer harry chapin shortly before.
Good samaritan story from the cotton patch gospel duration. These songs were the last composing that harry chapin ever did. 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. Shining through the laughter is the timeless power of the original message.
Something brewing in gainesville i did itmama is here it isnt easy. 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. Actor and storyteller bruce kuhn gives a quick yet captivating glimpse into his performance of biblical text. Bruce kuhn regularly tours his solo performances of the gospel of luke, acts, tales of tolstoy and cotton patch gospel to universities and churches across north america and europe. In 12 or more class hours, they train and memorize a five minute gospel story for public performance at the weeks end. Lukes gospel to life with contagious enthusiasmand makes of it a riveting dramatic experience. Who is bruce kuhn bruce kuhn performed on broadway in les misrables, in the national tours of chess and cotton patch gospel and in the resident. 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. 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. The cotton patch version of pauls epistles by clarence. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. As for his current feat of memorization, he cites british actor. It is believed that author cotton happens to write all those kinds of stories that people hope to find within themselves. Jonathan aragon, first baptist church, duncanville, texas cotton patch gospel was the best play i have ever directed.
Cotton patch gospel matthew clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. Even without the video, these songs by harry chapin tell the cotton patch gospel story well. A filmed stageplay recounting the story of jesus as set in modern day georgia with music and reverent humor added. 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 scripture.
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