The Ammergau Passion Play: With Some Introductory Remarks On The Origin And Development Of Miracle Plays, And Some Practical Hints For The Use Of

""The Ammergau Passion Play"" is a book written by Malcolm MacColl in 1870. The book provides a detailed account of the Ammergau Passion Play, which is a religious play that has been performed in the small Bavarian village of Oberammergau since 1634. The play depicts the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and is performed once every ten years.The book also includes some introductory remarks on the origin and development of miracle plays, which were popular in medieval Europe. MacColl provides some practical hints for intending visitors to the play, including information on travel arrangements and accommodation options.Overall, ""The Ammergau Passion Play"" is a comprehensive guide to the history and performance of one of the most famous religious plays in the world. It offers a fascinating insight into the cultural and religious traditions of Bavaria and is a must-read for anyone interested in theatre, history, or religion.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.