Definitions
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. A medieval drama based on scriptural events especially in the life of Jesus.
Wiktionary
- n. performing arts A medieval dramatic performance depicting events from Christian scriptures, especially events from the life of Jesus Christ.
WordNet 3.0
- n. a medieval play representing episodes from the life of Christ
Etymologies
- From mystery1. (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
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“A recent advocate of this idea is Ahmed Osman, who, in his House of the Messiah, advances the theory that the Gospel stories actually recorded a mystery play dating back many centuries to the time of Ancient Egypt.”
“A mystery play of the fifteenth century celebrates St. Fiacre's life and miracles.”
The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI
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