passion play

or Passion Play

noun

1. a dramatic representation of the passion of Christ, as that given every ten years at the Bavarian village of Oberammergau.

Passion play

noun

1. a play depicting the Passion of Christ

Word History and Origins

Origin of passion play¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

The game has become our modern Passion Play, self-destruction as our highest form of heroism.

From The Daily Beast

Here we have a typical instance of a Passion play of the olden time maintaining itself.

From Project Gutenberg

Of all popular festivities in Belgium this is the nearest approach to the old Passion Play.

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Without the Passion Play season the demand for their product would not be so great.

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For all the light and shadow of sentiment and passion play even about the syllogism.

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It was the last day of the Passion Play, and the great dramatic mission was drawing to a close.

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