Description

The Ober-Ammergau Passion Play is a historical account written by John P. Jackson in 1880. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the origins of the play, as well as the history of the village and its people. The Ober-Ammergau Passion Play is a religious drama that has been performed every ten years in the Bavarian village of Ober-Ammergau since 1634. The play depicts the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ and is performed by the villagers themselves. Jackson's account of the play includes detailed descriptions of the costumes, music, and staging, as well as the religious significance of the performance. In addition to the play itself, Jackson provides a fascinating insight into the history of the village and its people, including their customs, traditions, and way of life. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of religious drama or the cultural heritage of Bavaria.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.