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Definition of Mystery play
1. Noun. A medieval play representing episodes from the life of Christ.
Definition of Mystery play
1. Noun. (context: performing arts) A medieval dramatic performance depicting events from Christian scriptures, especially events from the life of Jesus Christ. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mystery Play
Literary usage of Mystery play
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. English Writers: An Attempt Towards a History of English Literature by Henry Morley, William Hall Griffin (1888)
"Plays of Hilarius : mystery play of the Raising of Lazarus. This, says the opening
direction, was to be played by persons who should represent Lazarus, ..."
2. The Fine Arts by Gerard Baldwin Brown (1891)
"The Florentine pageant and mystery-play. The value of the mysteries and pageants
as an element in the inception and development of monumental painting can ..."
3. The Theatre, the Drama, the Girls by George Jean Nathan (1921)
"The day that it is instituted, parents had best keep a sharp eye on their young
sons and daughters! §7 The mystery play.—I affect no impressive air of ..."
4. Appearances: Being Notes of Travel by Goldsworthy Lowes Dickinson (1914)
"... A mystery play A FEW lamps set on the floor lit up the white roof. On either
side the great hall was open to the night; and now and again a bird flew ..."
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