Christus patient (Christ's Passion / 1608 Grotius), play

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Christus patient <Latin> / Christ's Passion (1608) is a play by Hugo Grotius.

Editions, performances, translations

Published in 1608. In 1640, translated into English by poet George Sandys (1578-1644).

Abstract

A classical Latin drama by the renowned jurist, philosopher and biblical scholar. Among the characters were Jesus of Nazareth, Judas Iscariot, Peter, Pontius Pilate, and Joseph of Arimathea.