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Christmas Plays by Oberufer: the Paradise Play, the Shepherds Play, the Kings Play: WITH Paradise Play AND Shepherds Play AND Kings Play
Rudolf Steiner
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Description for Christmas Plays by Oberufer: the Paradise Play, the Shepherds Play, the Kings Play: WITH Paradise Play AND Shepherds Play AND Kings Play
Paperback. Features three plays: "The Paradise Play" - presents the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, but with the promise of salvation through Christ; "The Shepherds Play" - portrays the birth of Jesus in a stable; and "The Kings Play" - depicts the visit of three wise Kings to the birthplace of the 'King of Humanity'. Editor(s): Jacquet, Helene. Num Pages: 119 pages, 8 Colour plates. BIC Classification: DD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 141 x 13. Weight in Grams: 208.
For hundreds of years, ordinary folk in the small Austrian village of Oberufer on the Danube gathered in the local tavern at Christmas time to perform these plays to their neighbours. With their roots lost in medieval times, the plays gradually evolved to incorporate a unique mixture of broad peasant humour and deep reverence in their celebration of the birth of the baby Jesus. The Paradise Play serves as a Preface, presenting the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, but with the promise of future salvation through Christ. The Shepherds Play follows with its portrayal ... Read more
For hundreds of years, ordinary folk in the small Austrian village of Oberufer on the Danube gathered in the local tavern at Christmas time to perform these plays to their neighbours. With their roots lost in medieval times, the plays gradually evolved to incorporate a unique mixture of broad peasant humour and deep reverence in their celebration of the birth of the baby Jesus. The Paradise Play serves as a Preface, presenting the expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, but with the promise of future salvation through Christ. The Shepherds Play follows with its portrayal ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Rudolf Steiner Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
119
Place of Publication
East Sussex, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781855841840
SKU
V9781855841840
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-2
About Rudolf Steiner
Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) called his spiritual philosophy 'anthroposophy', meaning 'wisdom of the human being'. As a highly developed seer, he based his work on direct knowledge and perception of spiritual dimensions. He initiated a modern and universal 'science of spirit', accessible to anyone willing to exercise clear and unprejudiced thinking. From his spiritual investigations Steiner provided suggestions for ... Read more
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