found: Cuddon, J.A. A dictionary of literary terms and literary theory, 1998(Passion Play. A religious drama presenting the Crucifixion of Christ, usually performed on Good Friday. The first was performed in c. 1200 at Siena. In some places Passion Plays were incorporated in the Corpus Christi cycle; in others they remained separate.)
found: Baldick, C. The Oxford dictionary of literary terms, 2008(passion play. A religious play representing the trials, crucifixion, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth. Performances of such plays are recorded in various parts of Europe from the early 13th century onwards, in Latin and in the vernaculars. Some formed part of the cycles of mystery plays, others were performed separately, usually on Good Friday)
found: Quinn, E. A dictionary of literary and thematic terms, c1999(passion play: A play dealing with the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ. Originating in the Middle Ages, passion plays frequently formed a part of Corpus Christi celebrations in many European countries.
