miracle play
noun
1.
a medieval dramatic form dealing with religious subjects such as Biblical stories or saints' lives, usually presented in a series or cycle by the craft guilds.
Compare
morality play
,
mystery play
.
Origin
1850-55
Examples from the web for
miracle play
In a
miracle play
a veiled figure is introduced and walks across the stage.
To support the production of a traditional
miracle play
.
The earlier serious representations of the
miracle play
cannot excuse there modern exhibitions.
British Dictionary definitions for
miracle play
miracle play
noun
1.
a medieval play based on a biblical story or the life of a saint
Compare
mystery play