Definition of "mystery play" []

• A medieval drama based on scriptural events especially in the life of Jesus. (noun)

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• "A recent advocate of this idea is Ahmed Osman, who, in his House of the Messiah, advances the theory that the Gospel stories actually recorded a mystery play dating back many centuries to the time of Ancient Egypt."
• "A mystery play of the fifteenth century celebrates St. Fiacre's life and miracles."