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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
A play dramatising biblical events, traditionally performed as part of a cycle covering the Christian story of salvation.
Used by Edexcel
Specification 4.7, 4.5 · Paper 1, Paper 2
Revise: DramaMystery plays dramatise biblical events. Medieval cycles brought together many episodes into a larger account of salvation. In York, for example, the cycle extended from the Fall of humanity to the Last Judgement.
A religious play presenting biblical stories, especially associated with medieval cycles covering events from creation to the Last Judgement.
Distinguish mystery plays, which dramatise a range of biblical events, from passion plays, which focus on Jesus’ suffering and death.
Distinguish the plays by their scope: mystery plays cover a range of biblical stories; passion plays focus on Jesus’ suffering and death, often including his resurrection.
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