The Towneley Mysteries is a book written by James Raine and published in 1836. It is a collection of medieval English mystery plays that were performed by the guilds of Wakefield in the 15th and 16th centuries. The plays are based on stories from the Bible, such as the Creation, the Fall of Man, the Nativity, and the Crucifixion. The book includes an introduction that provides historical context and explains the significance of the plays. The plays...