Towneley plays

552 p. ; 20 cm.

The creation -- The killing of Abel -- Noah -- Abraham -- Isaac -- Jacob -- Pharaoh -- The procession of the prophets -- Casear Augustus.The annunciation -- The salutation of Elizabeth -- The first shepherds' play -- The second shepherds' play -- The offering of the Magi -- The flight into Egypt -- Herod the Great -- The purification of Mary -- The play of the doctors.John the Baptist -- Lazarus -- The conspiracy -- The buffeting -- The scourging -- The hanging of Judas -- The crucifixion.The talents -- The deliverance of souls -- The resurrection -- The pilgrims -- Thomas of India -- The ascension of the Lord -- The Judgment.

The complete texts in modern English, of the 32 medieval mystery plays performed by the people of Wakefield, but banned by Queen Elizabeth because they were Catholic.

822.108 T745w 1969