Shorter Bible Plays

"Shorter Bible Plays" by Rita Benton is a compilation of scriptural dramas crafted in the early 1900s. The collection features concise plays that transform familiar Bible stories into stage productions, designed to be easily understood and performed by children in church environments. These plays aim to involve young people in biblical stories through acting, supporting both comprehension and imagination. The collection begins with the editor explaining the value of religious plays and the impactful ways biblical events can be expressed dramatically, underlining how kids can learn more effectively by performing these stories; providing insights detailing the plays' setup, the intended viewers, and the goal of implementing these dramatizations in religious teaching. To showcase, it references "Noah's Flood", describing the scenery with figures like Noah, his relatives, and taunting children, and alludes to the ethical values linked to belief and loyalty to God as they construct the ark despite mockery.