The Ammergau Passion Play: With Some Introductory Remarks on the Origin and Development of Miracle Plays, and Some Practical Hints for the Use of Intending Visitors (1870)

""The Ammergau Passion Play: With Some Introductory Remarks On The Origin And Development Of Miracle Plays, And Some Practical Hints For The Use Of Intending Visitors"" is a book written by Malcolm MacColl and published in 1870. The book is a detailed account of the Ammergau Passion Play, a religious play performed in the village of Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany. The play is performed every ten years and depicts the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. MacColl provides an in-depth analysis of the history and development of miracle plays, which were popular in medieval Europe. He also offers practical advice for visitors who plan to attend the play, including information on travel, accommodations, and the best times to visit. Overall, ""The Ammergau Passion Play"" is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in the history and significance of this important religious performance.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.