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Origins of the Corpus Christi Play

Historians have different theories about the origins of the Corpus Christi Play. Watch Dr Tim Wingard explain more.

Historians have different theories about the origins of the Corpus Christi Play.

In this video, Dr Tim Wingard explains the two main theories and how researchers can reach different answers to the same historical questions.

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