Immersed in the Passion

Description

‘Immersed in the Passion’ is an authoritative and attractive guide to one of the most remarkable phenomena in our modern world —the longest-running Play based on the world’s most pivotal story. When faced with a potentially devastating plague in 1633 the leaders in the village of Oberammergau pledged to God that, if spared, they would perform a Passion Play every 10 years. The plague was averted and, ever since 1634, the residents of have fulfilled their ancestors’ vow. Complete with photos, maps and a step by step guide to the Play’s performance the book also includes over 15 interviews with actors, directors and local villagers who will be participating. For those planning to visit the Play (now postponed to 2022) or those wanting to ‘visit’ while remaining at home, ‘Immersed in the Passion’‘ is the ideal companion.

Peter Walker studied Classics and Early Church History at Cambridge University and has done extensive research at post-doctoral level on Christian attitudes to Jerusalem. Peter was until recently Professor of Biblical Studies at Trinity School for Ministry (near Pittsburgh, USA), having previously taught at Wycliffe Hall within the University of Oxford. He now leads many study tours to the Holy Land and is the owner of Walkway Books. His books include ‘Holy City, Holy Places?’ (OUP); ‘Jesus and the Holy City’ (Eerdmans); and ‘In the Steps of Jesus’ (Lion Hudson) an acclaimed guide to the Gospel sites.

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