Jerusalem and the Mystical Sacrifice
Jerusalem and the Mystical Sacrifice is a play written by George Bernard Shaw in 1923. The play explores themes of religion, politics, and power through the story of Jesus Christ's crucifixion. It was first performed at the Royal Court Theatre in London in 1924.
By George Bernard Shaw · First published 1934 · Genre: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Philosophical Fiction · 341 words
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In this new frame of mind he at last enters Jerusalem amid great popular curiosity; drives the moneychangers and sacrifice sellers out of the temple in a riot; refuses to interest himself in the beauties and wonders of the temple building on the ground that presently not a stone of it shall be left on another; reviles the high priests and elders in intolerable terms; and is arrested by night in a garden to avoid a popular disturbance. He makes no resistance, being persuaded that it is part of his destiny as a god to be murdered and to rise again. One of his followers shows fight, and cuts off the ear of one of his captors. Jesus rebukes him, but does not attempt to heal the wound, though he declares that if he wished to resist he could easily summon twelve million angels to his aid.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: George Bernard Shaw
- Date: 1934 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Religious Fiction, Historical Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Drama, Mysticism
- Length: 341 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Religious Fiction — The narrative centers around religious themes, including the life and crucifixion of a central religious figure.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and events are based on historical accounts of ancient Jerusalem and its socio-political context.
- Philosophical Fiction — The work explores philosophical themes such as destiny, sacrifice, and the nature of divinity.
- Drama — The plot involves intense emotional and moral conflicts, particularly in the interactions between characters.
Tags
Jerusalem · mysticism · sacrifice · religion · philosophy · theology · spirituality · drama · conflict · identity · cultural critique · historical context