On The Cross: A Romance Of The Passion Play At Oberammergau (1902)

By Wilhelmine von Hillern, Mary Joanna Safford, Mary J . Safford Wilhelmine von Hillern

Book Overview

On The Cross: A Romance Of The Passion Play At Oberammergau is a novel written by Wilhelmine Von Hillern and published in 1902. The book is set in the Bavarian village of Oberammergau, where the famous Passion Play is performed every ten years. The story revolves around a young woman named Lili, who is visiting the village with her father. Lili is drawn to the actor who plays Jesus in the play, and they begin a passionate romance. However, their love is complicated by the fact that the actor is married and must remain faithful to his wife. As Lili becomes more involved in the preparations for the Passion Play, she begins to question her own faith and the role of religion in her life. The novel explores themes of love, faith, and sacrifice, and provides a unique perspective on the Passion Play and its impact on the people of Oberammergau. Overall, On The Cross is a gripping and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of historical romance and religious fiction.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104359456
• ISBN13: 9781104359454
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 472 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"