- passion play
- noun Usage: often capitalized 1st P Date: 1870 a dramatic representation of the scenes connected with the passion and crucifixion of Jesus
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Passion play — Passion Pas sion, n. [F., fr. L. passio, fr. pati, passus, to suffer. See {Patient}.] 1. A suffering or enduring of imposed or inflicted pain; any suffering or distress (as, a cardiac passion); specifically, the suffering of Christ between the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Passion play — n. a religious play reenacting the Passion of Jesus … English World dictionary
passion play — n a play that tells the story of the suffering and death of Jesus Christ … Dictionary of contemporary English
Passion play — Passion ,play noun count a play about the death of Jesus Christ according to the Bible, often performed at Easter … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
passion play — ► NOUN ▪ a play about Christ s crucifixion … English terms dictionary
Passion play — A Passion play is a dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Christ: the trial, suffering and death of Jesus Christ. It is a traditional part of Lent in several Christian denominations, particularly in Catholic tradition.Origin and history… … Wikipedia
passion play — a dramatic representation of the passion of Christ, as that given every ten years at the Bavarian village of Oberammergau. Also, Passion Play. [1865 70] * * * Religious drama of medieval origin dealing with the suffering, death, and resurrection… … Universalium
Passion play — noun a play representing the Passion of Christ • Hypernyms: ↑play, ↑drama, ↑dramatic play * * * ↑passion play * * * ˈPassion play [Passion play] noun a play about the suffering and death of Jesus Christ … Useful english dictionary
Passion play — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms Passion play : singular Passion play plural Passion plays a play about the death of Jesus Christ according to the Bible, often performed at Easter … English dictionary
Passion play (disambiguation) — Passion play is a dramatic presentation depicting the Passion of Christ.Passion Play may also mean: *A Passion Play, an album by Jethro Tull, about the journey of a recently deceased man through the after life *Passion Play (play), a stage play… … Wikipedia
Passion Play (play) — Passion Play is a 1981 play by British playwright Peter Nichols dealing with adultery and betrayal … Wikipedia
