Paul (2005 Brenton), play

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Paul (2005) is a play by Howard Brenton.

Abstract

Jesus survived the Crucifixion. His appearance to Paul outside Damascus was a chance encounter engineered by his wife Mary Magdalene and Peter rather than the vision which Paul took it to be.

"An irreverent and provocative drama questioning the basis of Christianity, by the author of Romans in Britain. The most famous conversion in history - when Saul became Paul on the road to Damascus - was a trick. It was actually Jesus appearing to him. Jesus did not die on the cross but was rescued and sheltered by his brother James, by Peter and by Peter's wife, Mary Magdalene. But they prefer to keep Paul in the dark because, although he is mistakenly preaching that Christ rose again, at least it keeps him busy and gets the Christian message out there... Now imprisoned by Nero, Peter finally tells Paul the truth before they go to their deaths as the first Christian Martyrs."--Publisher description.

Editions, performances, translations

First performed in London, England: Lyttelton Auditorium of the National Theatre, 30 September 2005, with incidental music by Dominic Muldowney.

External links

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