Jesus in First Century Judea: politics and Masculinity
Prof Helen Bond is Professor of Christian Origins at the University of Edinburgh, and Director of the Centre for the…
How to rehearse with a large community cast?
Rev Janice Hamilton was director and producer of the West Cheltenham Passion Play. Although she had never directed a Passion…
Easter’s Holy Week
What is the meaning of Easter’s Holy Week? The Holy Week of Easter culminates with the central event of the…
What does Easter Sunday mean?
Easter Sunday is the day when Jesus rose again. In the Gospel of Matthew, we read that after Christ died,…
What does Good Friday mean?
Good Friday is the day when Jesus was crucified. Christians often commemorate this day as a day of mourning, of…
Easter Monologues
There are many characters in the Easter story who have unique perspectives on the events they see unfold around them.…
Why is Easter important?
Easter is the key focus of the Christian faith. It is important because it explains the focal point of Christianity…
How long is a Passion Play?
How long is a Passion Play? They generally last between one and two hours. Passion Plays take place every Easter.…
What is the definition of a Passion Play?
Finding a definition of a passion play is easy. However it is not always easy to fully capture what a…
The Holy Week of Easter
What is the meaning of Holy week and why is it important? The Holy Week of Easter culminates with…
