passion play

Thân thiện

A community theater group performs a passion play in the local park.

Definition

Noun: - A dramatic performance depicting the suffering and death of Jesus Christ: A "passion play" is a specific type of religious play that represents the events of the Passion of Christ, from his trial to his crucifixion.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The small town is famous for its annual passion play, which attracts thousands of visitors.
  • Medieval passion plays were important for teaching biblical stories to the public.

Advanced Usage

• Historical and Cultural Context: Passion plays have a long tradition in Christian communities, particularly in Europe. The most famous modern example is the Oberammergau Passion Play in Germany, performed every ten years.

Variants and Related Words

• Passion (n): In this context, refers specifically to the suffering and death of Jesus Christ.
• Mystery play (n): A medieval play based on biblical stories, of which the passion play is a type.
• Morality play (n): A different type of medieval allegorical play focusing on moral lessons.

Synonyms

• Religious drama: A broader term for plays based on religious themes or texts.
• Easter play: A play specifically performed during the Easter season, often depicting the Passion.

Related Phrases

• To stage a passion play: To produce and perform a passion play.
  • The community worked for months to stage a passion play for the Easter celebration.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a play representing the Passion of Christ

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