The Festival Music Drama

Source: The Complete Library of Christian Worship, Robert E. Webber, General Editor

The festival music drama as described here is a type of drama in which the entire congregation plays a role. It involves many of the traditional elements in a worship service, reordered so that their dramatic quality is realized. The central theme is always that of the life of Jesus Christ, which is presented in dramatic fashion to give believers an opportunity to celebrate Christ's victory and to present the gospel narrative to unbelievers. An example of a festival music drama is included...

 

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