Five Miracle Plays: Or Scriptural Dramas (1836) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436903646)

Five Miracle Plays: Or Scriptural Dramas is a book written by John Payne Collier and published in 1836. The book is a collection of five plays that are based on biblical stories and miracles. The plays are titled The Deluge, Abraham Sacrificing Isaac, Moses and Pharaoh, The Prodigal Son, and The Fall of Lucifer. The Deluge is a play that depicts the story of Noah and the great flood. Abraham Sacrificing Isaac is a retelling of the story of Abraham being tested by God to sacrifice his son Isaac. Moses and Pharaoh is a play that tells the story of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt and the plagues that God sent to persuade Pharaoh to release them. The Prodigal Son is a play that tells the story of a wayward son who returns home to his father. The Fall of Lucifer is a play that depicts the story of the devil's rebellion against God and his eventual fall from grace.The plays are written in verse and are intended to be performed on stage. They were written in the style of medieval mystery plays, which were popular in Europe during the Middle Ages. The plays are full of religious symbolism and imagery, and they are meant to teach moral lessons to the audience. Overall, Five Miracle Plays: Or Scriptural Dramas is a fascinating glimpse into the religious and cultural beliefs of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of drama and theater, as well as those interested in the history of religion and morality in Western culture.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.

Author: John Payne Collier
ISBN-10: 1436903645
ISBN-13: 9781436903646
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 156
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d