Oberammergau - The Troubling Story of the World's Most Famous Passion Play (Paperback)

The Bavarian village of Oberammergau has staged the trial, crucifixion, and resurrection of Christ nearly every decade since 1634. Each production of the Passion Play attracts hundreds of thousands, many drawn by the spiritual benefits it promises. Yet Hitler called it a convincing portrayal of the menace of Jewry, and in 1970 a group of international luminaries boycotted the play for its anti-Semitism. As the production for the year 2000 drew near, James Shapiro was there to document the newest wave of obstacles that faced the determined Bavarian villagers. Erudite and judicious, Oberammergau is a fascinating and important look at the unpredictable and sometimes tragic relationship between art and society, belief and tolerance, religion and politics.

General

Imprint:	Random House USA Inc
Country of origin:	India
Release date:	June 2001
First published:	June 2001
Authors:	James Shapiro
Dimensions:	202 x 133 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	272
ISBN-13:	978-0-375-70852-7
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Literature: texts > Drama texts, plays > General Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social groups & communities > Religious groups Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Liturgy > General Books > History > European history > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian sacred works & liturgy > Liturgy > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > General
LSN:	0-375-70852-9
Barcode:	9780375708527

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