Passion Play 2010 Oberammergau Book

A once-in-a-decade performance of The Passion Play comes to life in this richly illustrated book. Every decade a small village in Germany continues a tradition that dates back four centuries to the time of the Plague. 2,000 villagers, nearly one-half the town s population, stage a retelling of the life of Christ. Each production draws millions of visitors to the town of Oberammergau to experience the performance. This official companion volume to the world-renowned event captures the drama, the color, and the spirit of community that makes this historic production an unforgettable experience. Anyone lucky enough to attend a performance will treasure this memento while armchair travelers to Oberammergau will feel the excitement and dramatic tension of this oldest of stories made eternally new.