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What form of medieval art depicted Bible stories for people who could not read?
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Although the Biblia pauperum, or Paupers' Bible, might be thought of as a format for the poor and/or illiterate, these were not produced for consumption by the poor. Although, these and other illustrated or illuminated texts may have been useful for priests to instruct the laity. The art forms that truly presented Biblical stories for the masses are known individually and collectively as Poor Man's Bible. This would include mosaics, sculptures, stained glass windows, paintings, etc.
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Where there windows in medieval churches?
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How did the guilds influence the development of the medieval theatre?
The theatre was mainly put on by the church to teach bible stories, so the people learned the stories of the bible through the plays they saw. This was important because people couldn't read, but the church wanted to teach them about the bible.
What plays where performed in medieval Britain?
Passion plays put on by the Catholic church to teach bible stories. Since people couldn't read they had to use various ways to teach the bible.
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religious plays dat is incompletecorrect answer: a play that is about bible stories
Why are their Kings and rulers in the Bible?
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Why were medieval cathedrals called stone bibles?
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Where in the bible are the stories of the early people?
This is a difficult thing to answer because the entire Bible is filled with stories of early people. Please see attached links with some reading to get you started.
What has the author R P Nettlehorst written?
R. P. Nettlehorst has written: 'The Bible's most fascinating people' -- subject(s): Bible, Bible stories, English, Biography, English Bible stories
What has the author Carol Mullan written?
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What best describes the mystery play or miracle play?
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When where medieval plays peformed?
Generally in churches. The plays of this time were put on by the church to tell bible stories. Later, guilds will sponsor the passion plays.
What has the author F McCready Harris written?
F. McCready Harris has written: 'Bible scenes and stories for young people' -- subject(s): Bible, English Bible stories, Illustrations 'Nan's thanksgiving'
