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The Baptism of Christ The Woman taken in Adultery and The Raising of Lazarus |
The Barbers Play - The Baptism of Christ |
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performed by St Paul's Church, Heslington, YorkHere we meet John the Baptist, a voice in the wilderness calling humanity to repent and to prepare for the coming Messiah. As Jesus comes to seek baptism himself, John is fearful and confused. Jesus gently teaches of the importance of baptism and of his own need to be cleansed from sin as he prepares to commence his active ministry. John baptises Jesus and holy spirit descends upon him. |
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St Paul's ChurchHeslington Church is both Methodist and Anglican and sits on the edge of the city, serving suburbs and estates, the University and surviving farms, drawing its members from all. |
"The mystery plays were a desire to participate in the religious
understanding of human life, and in each episode is an attempt to see
the good news and grace of God." |
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