The Passion Play:

Living the Story of Christ's Last Day

By Rob Fuquay

With few exceptions, the Oberammergau Passion Play has been presented by the inhabitants of the village of Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany every 10 years since 1634. The play is a staging of Jesus' Passion story, covering the final period of his life from his visit to Jerusalem to the journey to the cross..

In his new book and study, The Passion Play: Living the Story of Christ’s Last Days, author and pastor Rob Fuquay follows the biblical story of the Passion and how it has been experienced through the centuries against the backdrop of this amazing play.


Perfect for Lent, this study takes you on a journey to the origins of the Passion Play and helps you understand how the play has been used both as a ritual of praise and later as a weapon through its anti-Semitic past. The book and study help readers and small groups feel a sense of connection to the play while recognizing their own place in the story of Jesus.


Additional components for a six-week study include a DVD featuring Rob Fuquay filmed on location in Oberammergau, Germany and a comprehensive Leader Guide.

Praise for The Passion Play
 

“Rob Fuquay has done a masterful job of using the history and stories of the Oberammergau Passion Play to encourage people to remember the Passion in a new way, grow in their personal walk with Jesus Christ, and live the unique life meant for each of us. I am happy that people will learn more about the Oberammergau tradition while being inspired to be changed by the passion of Jesus Christ.”

—James E. Ridgway Jr., CEO—Educational Opportunities Tours

“What a clever and profound idea: to bring the famous Oberammergau Passion Play to all of us. With Rob Fuquay, you are there. This book gifts us with the possibility of a city and our lives being transformed by the reenactment of Christ’s last days in our time and place.”

—Dr. James C. Howell, Senior Pastor, Myers Park UMC

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The Passion Play Introduction and Chapter 1

• The Passion Play Introduction and Chapter 1