Despite jordans homespun style in the cotton patch translations, writes joel snider, his translations were based on an extensive knowledge of the original language of the new testament, koine greek. Good samaritan story from the cotton patch gospel youtube. These editions come complete with new forwards and a new introduction by habitat for humanity founder millard fuller. In 1996, a new revision of taylors living bible was published. The cpv was a unique paraphrase as well as transculturation of the new testament. Since this purely historical material has already been well translated, and because. 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 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. He is not messing with the bible, but he is giving it a new context to shed a more current light into the scriptures. Seed company is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and accepts gifts subject to donor designations. 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. Luke 15 according to clarence jordans cotton patch version of luke and acts clinton. A list of english bible translations solar mythology. However, in accordance with irs requirements, all gifts are given to and must be treated as belonging fully to seed company and are subject to its control and discretion. Destined to be governor of georgia i would think he rated president of the us at least. Jesus parables, or the comparisons in the cotton patch version, held a special interest for jordan. Jordan wanted to transport jesus and firstcentury christians to where. Though certainly not to be recommended for study, the cotton patch version can often get the message across to you like nothing else can.
Bear in mind that this resource is not a biblical translation, but a creative paraphrase. 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. The cotton patch gospel recasts the stories of jesus and the apostolic letters into the language and culture of the mid20th century south. 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. Yes it is fun, and there is nothing wrong with that. At catholic answers we are often asked which bible version a person should choose. Jul 12, 2010 posted in sermons tagged cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings, east hartford samaritan, good samaritan, luke 10. These editions come complete with new forewords and a new introduction by habitat for humanity founder millard fuller. 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 parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version luke 10. In the following paper we will use research about the cotton patch. Singlecolumn format paraphrased 10 point text softcover the cotton patch gospel. The cotton patch version cpv is a modern translation of the holy bible by clarence jordan published between 1968 and 1973 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. Though derided by many, his attempt to make the bible applicable to people in their situations is admirable.
With bible gateway plus, you gain instant access to a digital bible study library, including complete notes from the niv cultural backgrounds study bible and the new bible commentary. This is an important question about which catholics need to be informed. The cotton patch version cpv is a modern translation of the holy bible by clarence jordan published between 1968 and 1973. Steve cioccolanti factchecks true or false prophet. The wording and therefore meaning of the 42 renditions in white deserve extra attention since they are at odds with the other 165. But today, i want to introduce you to a lesserknown translation. You sons of snakes, who put the heat on you to run from the fury about to break over your heads. Millard fuller, founder of habitat for humanity, thought of clarence jordan as a man of relevance. The cotton patch gospel is a colloquial translation of most of the. What can i say for those who know the word of god and will not speak it. Jordan also founded the christian community koinonia farm, in sumter county, near americus.
The cotton patch version of the new testament rockhay. The cotton patch version, written by clarence jordan, a farmer, new testament scholar and. Cotton patch gospel matthew clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. May 14, 2016 i am trying to raise my spanish from appalling to almost understandable and am wanting a full spanish bible with the best contemporary latin america language. The last group of english bible translations includes some of the versions that are. Clarence was a powerful preacher direct, biblecentered, and sternly contemporary, as. Aug, 2005 i just found a website where the cotton patch version cpv of the new testament is available for free download.
The cotton patch version is an example of a cultural translation in which a story is moved from one cultural context to another. Lost in the biblical translation whether or not you believe the bible is the literal word of god, theres no denying that, through the ages, its had its share of editors. Cotton patch version cpv 1968, based on american ideas and southern us culture, only contains pauls writings coverdale bible tcb 1540, includes the apocrypha darby holy bible dhb 1923. More than a translation, the cotton patch gospel continues to make clear the startling relevance of scripture for today. Clarence jordan, author of the cotton patch new testament translation and founder of the interracial koinonia farm in americus, georgia, was getting a redcarpet tour of another ministers church. The first seventeen verses of matthew consists of jesus family tree. The parable of the good samaritan, cotton patch version luke. Another project aimed to create something in between the very literal translation of the king james bible and the more informal good news bible. Best modern language spanish bible suggestions please. Some have been given very little help about how to pick a bible translation, and this can lead to misconceptions.
One day a teacher of an adult bible class got up and tested him with this question. Pdf on approaches to translating the bible into english. It is good to look at the message bible and cotton patch to get a whole different approach. Modernists who deny the virgin birth are quoted by jehovahs witnesses because both deny the deity of christ. The cotton patch version is a local dialect version for the southern united states, particularly the area around atlanta, georgia. Nov 28, 2011 bibles cotton patch version bblx posted in new esword downloads. A list of english bible translations there are three general methods for translating. Apr 17, 2015 in case you may not know about this work, the text is based on clarence jordans southern fried translation of two of the gospels, the cotton patch gospels of matthew and john. Includes spitball me, lord, across the home plate of life. Lee was also responsible for the cotton patch version of the bible, a lively, colloquial and rhythmical translation. Gainesville, selma, birmingham, atlanta, washington, d. With pride the minister pointed to the rich, imported pews and luxurious decoration. I have over 30 bible translations from which to study a verse. A literal wordforword translation would make no sense.
Cotton patch gospel is a colloquial translation of most of the new testament by southern baptist minister clarence jordan. Cotton patch gospel is a musical by tom key and russell treyz with music and lyrics written. New english translation the first version made for the internet cotton patch version. Cotten patch bible lukeacts jesus doings and happenings. We want to be participants in the faith, not merely spectators. This new living translation is a full translation from the original languages rather than a paraphrase of the bible. Cotton patch gospel romans clarence jordan hopefaithprayer. It ran offbroadway at the lambs theatre for 193 performances beginning in october 21, 1981. I have a full paper bilingual dios habla hoygood news but sadly that spanish version is not available for sale by logos. Bethlehem becomes gainesville, georgia, nazareth valdosta, and jerusalem atlanta. The cotton patch gospels top clarence jordan brought the scriptures to life with his southern translations of the new testament, his poignant sermons, and his inspired and insightful interpretation of the sermon on the mount and what it means to christians today. However, theres really no such thing as a leteral wordforword translation. This volume contains the gospels of matthew and john. 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.
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