Publisher's Synopsis
The Passion Play of Oberammergau is a book written by Montrose J. Moses. The book provides a complete description of the famous Passion Play that takes place in the small Bavarian village of Oberammergau every ten years. The play is a reenactment of the last week of the life of Jesus Christ, from his entry into Jerusalem to his crucifixion and resurrection. The book provides a detailed history of the play, including its origins in the 17th century and its evolution over the years. It also describes the preparations that go into staging the play, including the casting of the actors, the construction of the set, and the creation of the costumes. The book also includes a synopsis of the play itself, as well as photographs of the performances. Overall, The Passion Play of Oberammergau is a fascinating look at one of the world's most famous religious dramas, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of theatre, religion, or Bavarian culture.1910. A Play of Life and Death, promised in a moment of mortal threat - so began the history of the Oberammergau Passion Play in 1633. In the middle of the Thirty Years War, after months of suffering and death from the plague, the Oberammergauers swore an oath that they would perform the Play of the Suffering, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ every ten years. At Pentecost 1634, they fulfilled their pledge for the first time on a stage they put up in the cemetery above the fresh graves of the plague victims. The tradition continues to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
