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    Pas·sion play
    /ˈpaSH(ə)n ˌplā/

    noun

    • 1. a dramatic performance representing Christ's Passion from the Last Supper to the Crucifixion.

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Passion_PlayPassion Play - Wikipedia

    The Passion Play or Easter pageant is a dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Jesus Christ: his trial, suffering and death. The viewing of and participation in Passion Plays is a traditional part of Lent in several Christian denominations , particularly in the Catholic and Evangelical traditions; as such Passion Plays are often ...

  4. www.britannica.com › art › Passion-play-dramatic-genrePassion play | Definition, Examples, & Germany | Britannica

    Mar 31, 2024 · Passion play, religious drama of medieval origin dealing with the suffering, death, and Resurrection of Christ. Early Passion plays (in Latin) consisted of readings from the Gospel with interpolated poetical sections on the events of Christ’s Passion and related subjects, such as Mary Magdalene’s.

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  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Oberammergau_Passion_PlayOberammergau Passion Play - Wikipedia

    The Oberammergau Passion Play (German: Oberammergauer Passionsspiele) is a passion play that has been performed every 10 years from 1634 to 1674 and each decadal year since 1680 (with a few exceptions) by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany.

  7. www.bbc.com › culture › articleThe 388-year-old play that's still going - BBC

    Aug 10, 2022 · Arno Declair. The latest staging of the Oberammergau Passion Play is running from May to October this year, having been delayed by two years because of the pandemic (Credit: Arno Declair)

  8. profiletheatre.org › backstage › passion-plays-aProfile Theatre Passion Plays: A Historical Tradition, An ...

    What is a Passion Play? A “Passion Play” is a dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Jesus Christ: his trial, suffering and death. Passion Plays originated in Europe during the Middle Ages as a way of teaching the populace about Christianity.

  9. www.ajc.org › OberammergauPassionPlay › FAQsThe Oberammergau Passion Play: FAQs | AJC

    What is a Passion play? A Passion play is a dramatic representation of the trial, suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus. While “Passion” is a Christian theological term used to express Jesus's spiritual, emotional, and physical pain before and during the crucifixion, Passion plays also portray events earlier in Jesus's life.

  10. www.getours.com › expert-travel-advice › historyThe History & Story Behind Oberammergau's Passion Play ...

    What is the Oberammergau Passion Play? The village's Passion Play is a large production held in Oberammergau, Germany, that tells the story of the Pasion of Jesus, from his visit to Jerusalem to his crucifixion. The actors share the message of his suffering, death, and resurrection with their powerful performances.