What is a mystery play?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for an explanation of what a mystery play is, which refers to a genre of medieval drama that portrays biblical stories and events. This genre played a significant role in the development of theater and religious education during its time.
Answer
A medieval religious drama based on biblical scenes.
The final answer is a medieval religious drama based on biblical scenes.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is a medieval religious drama based on biblical scenes.
More Information
Mystery plays often depicted scenes from both the Old and New Testaments and were popular from the 13th to the 16th centuries in Europe.
Tips
Mistakenly referring to any religious drama as a mystery play; only those based on biblical events from medieval times qualify.
Sources
- Mystery play - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Mystery Play: Examples & Characteristics - Vaia - vaia.com
- Mystery play | Medieval Drama, Religious Themes & Performance - britannica.com
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