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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
A play focusing on Jesus’ suffering and death; many modern performances also include his life and resurrection.
Used by Edexcel
Specification 4.7, 4.5 · Paper 1, Paper 2
Revise: DramaA passion play focuses on Jesus’ suffering and death. Here, ‘Passion’ means his suffering, not simply enthusiasm. Traditionally, these plays depicted the events of the last week of Jesus’ life leading to his crucifixion.
A religious play depicting Jesus’ suffering and death, often also including his resurrection.
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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