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 mid-20th century South. Born out of the Civil Rights struggle, these now classic translations of much of the New Testament bring the far-away places of Scripture closer to home: Gainesville, Selma, Birmingham, Atlanta, Washington, D.C. As Jordan once wrote, “While there have been many excellent translations of the Scriptures into modern English, they still have left us stranded in some faraway land in the long-distant past. We need to have the good news come to us not only in our own tongue but in our own time. We want to be participants in the faith, not merely spectators.” More than a translation, The Cotton Patch Gospel continues to make clear the startling relevance of Scripture for today. These editions come complete with new Forewords and a new Introduction by Habitat for Humanity founder Millard Fuller. Smyth & Helwys Publishing is proud to help reintroduce these seminal works of Clarence Jordan to a new generation of believers.
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I've been sharing the parables from Matthew with a group of elderly people in the retirement community where I live. They love them. I was afraid they'd be a little offended by the light touch that Jordan gives his versions, but they appreciated the clarity of ideas that these Cotton Patch volumes bring out. I highly recommend all the Cotton Patch books.
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Clarence Jorden reached out to the rural south in a way that dirt farmers and country folk could relate to. Replacing Jeruselam with Atlanta, Nasereth with Valdosta, Georgia, this loose translation of the books of Matthew (Matt) and John (Jack) takes the meaning of the original Greek text and plops it right down in Georgia and Alabama in the mid 20th century. Amusing at times, and cutting close to home at other times, this translation made me evaluate prejudices and societal norms the same way Jesus challenged the Pharasees and Sadusees in his time. This is not meant to replace the Bible, but it may be a good tool for someone looking to reach out to someone who does not see much relevance in a 2000 year old story.
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I collect bibles, so naturally I had to add this one to my collection. I downloaded it a few years ago, but I wanted a legit copy for my bookshelf.
If you're not a collector, I recommend you don't bother. It's a little lame, actually.
If you're not a collector, I recommend you don't bother. It's a little lame, actually.
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