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LoC No.: 16016935
Title: Nazareth: a morality in one act
Original Publication: United States: Samuel French, Ltd.,1916.
Note: Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Nazareth: a morality in one act" by Laurence Housman is a play written in the early 20th century. This theatrical piece delves into the life and moral lessons surrounding the youth of Jesus Christ in Nazareth, providing a contemplative view of themes such as love, sacrifice, and redemption within the context of everyday life. The work presents itself as a morality play that explores the human experience and the divine presence. The narrative unfolds in a carpenter’s shop in Nazareth, where Mary, Joseph, and their young son interact with their surroundings and each other. As they work together, Mary reads from the Book of Isaiah, foreshadowing the sadness and sacrifice to come in their lives. The child, representing a young Jesus, showcases wisdom beyond his years as he contemplates life, creation, and the implications of faith. The story poignantly captures moments of innocence amidst the inevitable approach of sorrow, culminating in reflections on love, loss, and the promise of redemption tied to the child's future actions. As the play progresses, visitors to the carpenter's shop resonate with themes of penitence and the quest for peace, creating a rich atmosphere of reverence and anticipation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Housman, Laurence, 1865-1959
EBook No.: 69644
Published: Dec 26, 2022
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Jesus Christ -- Drama
Subject: Mysteries and miracle-plays
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 16016935
Title: Nazareth: a morality in one act
Original Publication: United States: Samuel French, Ltd.,1916.
Note: Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Charlene Taylor, Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Nazareth: a morality in one act" by Laurence Housman is a play written in the early 20th century. This theatrical piece delves into the life and moral lessons surrounding the youth of Jesus Christ in Nazareth, providing a contemplative view of themes such as love, sacrifice, and redemption within the context of everyday life. The work presents itself as a morality play that explores the human experience and the divine presence. The narrative unfolds in a carpenter’s shop in Nazareth, where Mary, Joseph, and their young son interact with their surroundings and each other. As they work together, Mary reads from the Book of Isaiah, foreshadowing the sadness and sacrifice to come in their lives. The child, representing a young Jesus, showcases wisdom beyond his years as he contemplates life, creation, and the implications of faith. The story poignantly captures moments of innocence amidst the inevitable approach of sorrow, culminating in reflections on love, loss, and the promise of redemption tied to the child's future actions. As the play progresses, visitors to the carpenter's shop resonate with themes of penitence and the quest for peace, creating a rich atmosphere of reverence and anticipation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Housman, Laurence, 1865-1959
EBook No.: 69644
Published: Dec 26, 2022
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Jesus Christ -- Drama
Subject: Mysteries and miracle-plays
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.