The Oberammergau Passion Play arises from a vow which was made, and aims at the same time to be a proclamation. 

It attempts to show the story of Jesus' sufferings, as told in the Gospels, in a popular way to believers and non-believers, to those in doubt and those who are seeking. 

Even though details in the text or in the performance may not be perfect, we may plead the words of the Apostle Paul: 

"Let Christ be proclaimed in every way!" 

This proclamation is made in the Passion Play not only by the text, but it is the combined effect of words and music, action and tableaux vivants, which produces such a deep impression on the audience. 

The tableaux vivants, which are taken from the Old Testament, show at the same time the rich spiritual heritage which is common to both Christians and Jews. 

Every individual, and mankind as a whole, must constantly be on guard against the temptation to shift the blame on to others. 

The Passion Play is not concerned to seek the guilty ones in the trial of Jesus. 

Holy Scripture includes all of mankind in the guilt for Jesus' death. However, the question of guilt is not the only issue. 

Before guilt stands the cross and the com- passionate love of God, which became visible in His crucified Son who stretched out His arms to teach the whole world God's In the Passion Play, the language of the action and the songs of the chorus call upon us to change our ways and repent, the play exhorts us to imitate the Lord carrying the cross and, in the final chorus, encourages us to believe and to have joyful hope.

Book is in good condition. General shelf and corner wear. A few white marks on the front and back cover. Some fraying along the cover the edges. A solid reading copy. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions.